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Chudley Family History

Chudley Surname Meaning

from Chudleigh in Devon.

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


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Where is the Chudley family from?

You can see how Chudley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chudley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chudley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 270 Chudley families living in Devon. This was about 72% of all the recorded Chudley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chudley families in 1891.
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What did your Chudley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chudley. 25% of Chudley men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Chudley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chudley were Apprentice painting decorating and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming On Own Account
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Apprentice painting decorating
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chudley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chudley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Chudley. 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 469 military records available for the last name Chudley. For the veterans among your Chudley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chudley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chudley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chudley in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chudley 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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