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Chadwell Family History

Chadwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Caldwell.

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


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Where is the Chadwell family from?

You can see how Chadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chadwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 81 Chadwell families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chadwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chadwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chadwell. 61% of Chadwell 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
    61%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Chadwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Chadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadwell 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Chadwell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chadwell. For the veterans among your Chadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadwell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Chadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chadwell in 1954 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chadwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadwell 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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