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Chafton Family History

Chafton 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: Charton, Crafton, Hatton, Halton, Chilton, Crofton, Wharton, Charlton

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Where is the Chafton family from?

You can see how Chafton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chafton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chafton family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chafton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chafton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chafton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chafton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Chafton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chafton. 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 77 military records available for the last name Chafton. For the veterans among your Chafton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Chafton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chafton in 1974 was 41, and 48 in 2004.

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