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Chiddenton Family History

Chiddenton 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, Whittenton, Chimento, Chadderdon, Whitenton, Chiumento

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Where is the Chiddenton family from?

You can see how Chiddenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiddenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chiddenton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Chiddenton family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiddenton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chiddenton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiddenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiddenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiddenton. 100% of Chiddenton men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Chiddenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiddenton 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Chiddenton. 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 34 military records available for the last name Chiddenton. For the veterans among your Chiddenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiddenton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Chiddenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Chiddenton in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 1997.

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