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Chedgoy Family History

Chedgoy Surname 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: Cheng, Shenoy, Chudy, Hedge, Cherry, Cheney, Chidsey, Chesley

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Where is the Chedgoy family from?

You can see how Chedgoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedgoy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Chedgoy families living in Somerset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chedgoy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chedgoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedgoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chedgoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chedgoy. 100% of Chedgoy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Chedgoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedgoy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chedgoy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chedgoy. For the veterans among your Chedgoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedgoy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedgoy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chedgoy

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