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Chedgey Family History

Chedgey Surname Meaning

see Chedzoy.

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


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Where is the Chedgey family from?

You can see how Chedgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedgey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chedgey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Chedgey families living in Hampshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Chedgey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chedgey families in 1891.
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What did your Chedgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer (general) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chedgey. 34% of Chedgey men worked as a Farm Labourer (general) and 81% of Chedgey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chedgey were Motor Lorry Driver and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer (general)
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Chedgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chedgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedgey 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Chedgey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Chedgey. For the veterans among your Chedgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedgey lifespan?

Average Chedgey life expectancy in 1977 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedgey 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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