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Chidgey Family History

Chidgey Surname Meaning

see Chedzoy.

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


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Where is the Chidgey family from?

You can see how Chidgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidgey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chidgey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 266 Chidgey families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chidgey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chidgey families in 1891.
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What did your Chidgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chidgey. 17% of Chidgey men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Chidgey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chidgey were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • General Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Chidgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Chidgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidgey 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Chidgey. 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 612 military records available for the last name Chidgey. For the veterans among your Chidgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidgey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Chidgey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chidgey in 1972 was 90, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidgey 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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