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Chadburn Family History

Chadburn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chadbourne.

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


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Where is the Chadburn family from?

You can see how Chadburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chadburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Chadburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Chadburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chadburn families in 1891.
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What did your Chadburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chadburn. 20% of Chadburn men worked as an Incapacitated and 73% of Chadburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chadburn were Coal Hewer and Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chadburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadburn 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Chadburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 585 military records available for the last name Chadburn. For the veterans among your Chadburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadburn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chadburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chadburn in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadburn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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