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Chetwode Family History

Chetwode Surname Meaning

see Chetwood.

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


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Where is the Chetwode family from?

You can see how Chetwode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetwode family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Chetwode families living in Shropshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chetwode's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Chetwode families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetwode 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 Chetwode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chetwode. 60% of Chetwode women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Chetwode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Chetwode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetwode 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Chetwode. 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 197 military records available for the last name Chetwode. For the veterans among your Chetwode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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