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Chalklin Family History

Chalklin Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Chalklin family from?

You can see how Chalklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalklin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Chalklin families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Chalklin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chalklin families in 1891.
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What did your Chalklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chalklin. 34% of Chalklin men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Chalklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chalklin were Engineer (fitter) and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Engineer (fitter)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Chalklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chalklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalklin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Chalklin. 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 97 military records available for the last name Chalklin. For the veterans among your Chalklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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