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Chitchfield Family History

Chitchfield 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: Critchfield, Litchfield, Crutchfield, Scritchfield, Whitfield

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Where is the Chitchfield family from?

You can see how Chitchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitchfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chitchfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chitchfield families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chitchfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chitchfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitchfield 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 41 census records available for the last name Chitchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitchfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chitchfield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chitchfield. For the veterans among your Chitchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitchfield lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitchfield

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