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Chidsey Family History

Chidsey Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): habitational name from Chedzoy in Somerset which is named with an Old English personal name Cedd + ēg ‘island dry ground in a marsh’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chidsey family from?

You can see how Chidsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chidsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 67 Chidsey families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chidsey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chidsey families in 1891.
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What did your Chidsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chidsey. 100% of Chidsey men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Chidsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chidsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidsey 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Chidsey. 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 583 military records available for the last name Chidsey. For the veterans among your Chidsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chidsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chidsey in 1962 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

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