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Chadden Family History

Chadden 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: Hadden, Cadden, Shadden, Hayden, Harden, Carden, Hedden, Scadden

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Where is the Chadden family from?

You can see how Chadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chadden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chadden family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chadden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chadden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadden 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 193 census records available for the last name Chadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chadden. 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 Chadden. For the veterans among your Chadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Chadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chadden in 1962 was 74, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadden 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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