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Chedda Family History

Chedda 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: Cerda, Chadha, Chanda, Herda, Hebda, Shedd, Cheema, Chesla, Chadd

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Where is the Chedda family from?

You can see how Chedda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chedda family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chedda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chedda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedda 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 23 census records available for the last name Chedda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedda 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chedda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chedda. For the veterans among your Chedda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedda lifespan?

Average Chedda life expectancy in 2004 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chedda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedda 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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