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Cheppington Family History

Cheppington 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: Cherrington, Henington, Heffington, Chivington, Herrington

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Where is the Cheppington family from?

You can see how Cheppington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheppington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cheppington families living in Essex. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cheppington's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cheppington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheppington 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 23 census records available for the last name Cheppington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheppington 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cheppington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cheppington. For the veterans among your Cheppington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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