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Chaderton Family History

Chaderton Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chadderton, Charton, Chatterton, Caperton, Chadderdon, Alderton

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Where is the Chaderton family from?

You can see how Chaderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaderton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaderton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 7 Chaderton families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chaderton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chaderton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaderton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaderton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaderton. 100% of Chaderton women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Chaderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaderton 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Chaderton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Chaderton. For the veterans among your Chaderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaderton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Chaderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chaderton in 1967 was 70, and 73 in 2001.

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