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Cheeld Family History

Cheeld Surname Meaning

see Child.

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


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Where is the Cheeld family from?

You can see how Cheeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheeld family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cheeld families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cheeld's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Cheeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheeld 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 Cheeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ex Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheeld. 50% of Cheeld men worked as an Ex Solicitor and 80% of Cheeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheeld were Assistant Grocery provis and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Ex Solicitor
    50%
  • Assistant Grocery provis
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%

What Cheeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Cheeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheeld 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Cheeld. 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 66 military records available for the last name Cheeld. For the veterans among your Cheeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Cheeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cheeld in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheeld 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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