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Chailton Family History

Chailton 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: Chilton, Charlton, Hilton, Halton, Hamilton, Carlton, Charton, Calton

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Where is the Chailton family from?

You can see how Chailton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chailton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chailton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chailton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chailton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chailton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Chailton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chailton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chailton. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chailton. For the veterans among your Chailton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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