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Mcchester Family History

Mcchester Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rochester, Chester, Manchester, Mcchesney, Mcwherter, Mclester

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Where is the Mcchester family from?

You can see how Mcchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcchester family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcchester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcchester family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcchester's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcchester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcchester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcchester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcchester. 100% of Mcchester men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Mcchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcchester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcchester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Mcchester. For the veterans among your Mcchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcchester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcchester in 1967 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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