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Chadder Family History

Chadder Surname Meaning

perhaps from Cheddar (Somerset) which is apparently recorded as Chadder 1486-93 in TNA.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chadder family from?

You can see how Chadder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chadder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Chadder families living in Devon. This was about 65% of all the recorded Chadder's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chadder families in 1891.
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What did your Chadder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chadder. 50% of Chadder men worked as a Farmer H W and 71% of Chadder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chadder were Farmer Mixed and Farmers Wife.

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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 H W
    50%
  • Farmer Mixed
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Household Duties
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Farmers Wife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chadder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadder 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Chadder. 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 56 military records available for the last name Chadder. For the veterans among your Chadder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadder lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Chadder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chadder in 1976 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadder 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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