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Chedgy Family History

Chedgy 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, Chudy, Hedge, Cherry, Cheney, Chery, Cherny, Heagy, Cheely

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Where is the Chedgy family from?

You can see how Chedgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedgy family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Chedgy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Chedgy families living in Somerset. This was about 76% of all the recorded Chedgy's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chedgy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedgy 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 Chedgy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chedgy. 100% of Chedgy men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Chedgy 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chedgy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Chedgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedgy 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 immigration records available for the last name Chedgy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chedgy. For the veterans among your Chedgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedgy lifespan?

Average Chedgy life expectancy in 1997 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedgy 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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