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Chadfield Family History

Chadfield Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Chatfield; note Anthony Chatfield 1722 in IGI (Ashbourne Derbys).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chadfield family from?

You can see how Chadfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chadfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Chadfield families living in Derbyshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Chadfield's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Chadfield families in 1891.
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What did your Chadfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chadfield. 78% of Chadfield men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Chadfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    78%
  • Dairy Farmer (heavy Worker)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chadfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadfield 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Chadfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Chadfield. For the veterans among your Chadfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadfield lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1999, in the United States, Chadfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chadfield in 1947 was 47, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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