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Chidley Family History

Chidley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Chudleigh in Devon which had the variant Chideleghe throughout the Middle Ages.

Alternatively it may be from Chidlow in Cheshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chidley family from?

You can see how Chidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chidley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Chidley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chidley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chidley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidley 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 Chidley 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 Chidley. 30% of Chidley men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Chidley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chidley were Lorry Driver and Household 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Chidley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Chidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chidley. 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 521 military records available for the last name Chidley. For the veterans among your Chidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chidley in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidley 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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