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Chedzoy Family History

Chedzoy Surname Meaning

from Chedzoy in Somerset. The spelling Chedzoy reconnects with the official spelling of the place-name;

the traditional pronunciation of both surname and place-name is represented more faithfully by the other forms.

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


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Where is the Chedzoy family from?

You can see how Chedzoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedzoy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Chedzoy families living in Glamorgan. This was about 8% of all the recorded Chedzoy's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Chedzoy families in 1891.
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What did your Chedzoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chedzoy. 34% of Chedzoy men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Chedzoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chedzoy were Farmer (mixed) and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Colliery Timberman
    23%
  • General Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Farmer (mixed)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

What Chedzoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chedzoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedzoy 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Chedzoy. 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 104 military records available for the last name Chedzoy. For the veterans among your Chedzoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedzoy lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Chedzoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chedzoy in 1991 was 90, and 84 in 1998.

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