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Chignell Family History

Chignell Surname Meaning

from Chignall in Essex.

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


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Where is the Chignell family from?

You can see how Chignell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chignell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chignell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Chignell families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chignell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chignell families in 1891.
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What did your Chignell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chignell. 81% of Chignell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Typist
    4%

What Chignell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chignell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chignell 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Chignell. 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 141 military records available for the last name Chignell. For the veterans among your Chignell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chignell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Chignell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chignell in 1974 was 101, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chignell 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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