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Chalton Family History

Chalton Name Meaning

see Chorlton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Halton, Chilton, Charlton, Charton, Calton, Chelton, Hilton, Hatton

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Where is the Chalton family from?

You can see how Chalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chalton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Chalton families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chalton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chalton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalton. 34% of Chalton men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalton 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Chalton. 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 224 military records available for the last name Chalton. For the veterans among your Chalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Chalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chalton in 1963 was 54, and 84 in 1999.

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