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Origins of the Chadfield surname

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About the Chadfields

We have a total number of 1179 records for people with the last name Chadfield.

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Where do most Chadfields live?

In 1921, most Chadfields lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Chadfields

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,120 records for the Chadfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Chadfields most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Chadfields.

What are the most common Chadfield first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Chadfields

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Chadfields in 1921
House Keeper

5

Cook Domestic

4

Dressmaker

3

Farmers Daughter Dairy Work

3

Farmers Wife

3

Common Male occupations for Chadfields in 1921
Farmer

39

Farmers Son

12

Farmer's Son

6

General Labourer

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

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