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Chidell Family History

Chidell 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: Cardell, Caddell, Cordell, Chadwell, Fridell, Widell, Idell, Sidell

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Where is the Chidell family from?

You can see how Chidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Chidell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Chidell families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chidell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chidell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidell 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 Chidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant India Office and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chidell. 100% of Chidell men worked as a Civil Servant India Office and 60% of Chidell 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

  • Civil Servant India Office
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Chidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Chidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidell 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Chidell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chidell. For the veterans among your Chidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidell lifespan?

Average Chidell life expectancy in 1977 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidell 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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