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Chilmaid Family History

Chilmaid Surname Meaning

from Chilmead Farm in Nutfield (Surrey). The place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name Cilla + Old English mǣd ‘meadow’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chilmaid family from?

You can see how Chilmaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilmaid family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Chilmaid families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chilmaid's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chilmaid families in 1891.
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What did your Chilmaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chilmaid. 85% of Chilmaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Chilmaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilmaid 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chilmaid. 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 56 military records available for the last name Chilmaid. For the veterans among your Chilmaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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