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Cheston Family History

Cheston Name Meaning

English: habitational name probably from Chediston in Suffolk. This appears more likely as a source than a scantily recorded Cheston in Ugborough (Devon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heaton, Henton, Heston, Leston, Whiston, Charton, Chilton, Christon

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Where is the Cheston family from?

You can see how Cheston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Cheston families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cheston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cheston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheston. 18% of Cheston men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cheston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheston were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cheston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cheston. 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 999 military records available for the last name Cheston. For the veterans among your Cheston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cheston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cheston in 1957 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

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