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Chadburne Family History

Chadburne Surname 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: Chadburn, Chadbourne, Shadburn, Sherburne, Claiborne, Bradburn

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Where is the Chadburne family from?

You can see how Chadburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chadburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Chadburne families living in Derbyshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chadburne's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Chadburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadburne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Chadburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadburne 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Chadburne. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chadburne. For the veterans among your Chadburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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