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Cheddell Family History

Cheddell 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: Caddell, Reddell, Chadwell, Weddell, Chappell, Hensell, Hedden

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Where is the Cheddell family from?

You can see how Cheddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheddell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cheddell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheddell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cheddell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cheddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheddell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cheddell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cheddell. For the veterans among your Cheddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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