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Chalkright Family History

Chalkright 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: Albright, Cartright, Canright, Akright, Cronkright, Hambright

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Where is the Chalkright family from?

You can see how Chalkright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalkright family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Chalkright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalkright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chalkright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Chalkright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalkright 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chalkright. 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 Chalkright. For the veterans among your Chalkright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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