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Chidder Family History

Chidder 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: Childers, Schilder, Chander, Kidder, Chidsey, Hadder, Hidde, Hidden

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Where is the Chidder family from?

You can see how Chidder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chidder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chidder families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Chidder's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chidder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Chidder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chidder. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chidder. For the veterans among your Chidder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidder lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Chidder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chidder in 1980 was 83, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chidder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidder 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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