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Chudleigh Family History

Chudleigh Surname Meaning

see Chudley.

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


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Where is the Chudleigh family from?

You can see how Chudleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chudleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chudleigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Chudleigh families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chudleigh's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chudleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Chudleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chudleigh. 38% of Chudleigh men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Chudleigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chudleigh were Incapacitated and School Teacher.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chudleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chudleigh 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Chudleigh. 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 334 military records available for the last name Chudleigh. For the veterans among your Chudleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chudleigh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chudleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chudleigh in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chudleigh 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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