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Choterton Family History

Choterton 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: Chatterton, Catterton, Howerton, Cotton, Shotton, Winterton, Charton

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Where is the Choterton family from?

You can see how Choterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choterton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Choterton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Choterton families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choterton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Choterton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Choterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choterton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Choterton. 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 military records available for the last name Choterton. For the veterans among your Choterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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