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Chirdon Family History

Chirdon Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chardon.

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


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Where is the Chirdon family from?

You can see how Chirdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chirdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chirdon family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chirdon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Chirdon families in 1891.
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What did your Chirdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chirdon. 39% of Chirdon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Brakeman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%

What Chirdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Chirdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirdon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chirdon. 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 261 military records available for the last name Chirdon. For the veterans among your Chirdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirdon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Chirdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chirdon in 1952 was 63, and 51 in 2003.

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