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Chaterdon Family History

Chaterdon 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: Chatterton, Chadderdon, Cardon, Charton, Catterson, Chatelain

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Where is the Chaterdon family from?

You can see how Chaterdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaterdon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaterdon families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Chaterdon families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chaterdon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chaterdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaterdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chaterdon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Chaterdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaterdon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chaterdon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chaterdon. For the veterans among your Chaterdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaterdon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Chaterdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chaterdon in 1971 was 77, and 92 in 1997.

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