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Chedd Family History

Chedd Surname Meaning

see Chadd.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chedd family from?

You can see how Chedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chedd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Chedd families living in Dorset. This was about 69% of all the recorded Chedd's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chedd families in 1891.
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What did your Chedd 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 Chedd. 58% of Chedd men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 88% of Chedd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chedd were Farmer and Childrens Nurse.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Childrens Nurse
    13%

What Chedd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Chedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedd 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Chedd. 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 157 military records available for the last name Chedd. For the veterans among your Chedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chedd in 1969 was 92, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedd 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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