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Chelton Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Chilton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chilton, Cheston, Whelton, Helton, Uselton, Culton, Henton, Heuton

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Where is the Chelton family from?

You can see how Chelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Chelton families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chelton's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Chelton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chelton. 25% of Chelton men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Chelton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chelton were Salesman and Farmer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Chelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelton 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Chelton. 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 582 military records available for the last name Chelton. For the veterans among your Chelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chelton in 1959 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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