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Cholmondeley Family History

Cholmondeley Surname Meaning

from Cholmondeley in Cheshire which is recorded as Cholmundeleg' about 1240 and Chomley about 1420.

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


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Where is the Cholmondeley family from?

You can see how Cholmondeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholmondeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cholmondeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cholmondeley families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cholmondeley's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Cholmondeley families in 1891.
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What did your Cholmondeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cholmondeley. 67% of Cholmondeley 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cholmondeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholmondeley 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Cholmondeley. 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 137 military records available for the last name Cholmondeley. For the veterans among your Cholmondeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholmondeley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cholmondeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cholmondeley in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2001.

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