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Chittington Family History

Chittington 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: Whittington, Chivington, Whitington, Huntington, Cherrington

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Where is the Chittington family from?

You can see how Chittington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chittington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chittington families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Chittington family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chittington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chittington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chittington 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 49 census records available for the last name Chittington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chittington 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chittington. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chittington. For the veterans among your Chittington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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