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Chidery Family History

Chidery 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: Chinery, Childers, Whinery, Chidsey, Chery, Chimera, Chivers, Chenery

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Where is the Chidery family from?

You can see how Chidery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chidery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chidery family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chidery's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Chidery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidery 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 16 census records available for the last name Chidery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidery 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chidery. 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 Chidery. For the veterans among your Chidery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidery lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chidery

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