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Chidy Family History

Chidy 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: Chudy, Hidy, Chi, Child, Chino, Chin, Chitty, Chico, Uchida, Cody

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Where is the Chidy family from?

You can see how Chidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chidy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Chidy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chidy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chidy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidy 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 29 census records available for the last name Chidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chidy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chidy. For the veterans among your Chidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidy lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Chidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chidy in 1989 was 78, and 74 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidy 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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