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Chaston Family History

Chaston Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) chestnut tree’.

Middle English (atte) chastein (Old French chastaigne).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chaston family from?

You can see how Chaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chaston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Chaston families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Chaston's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chaston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chaston 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 Chaston. 30% of Chaston men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Chaston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaston were Cowman 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
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Maltsters Labourer
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaston 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Chaston. 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 488 military records available for the last name Chaston. For the veterans among your Chaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chaston in 1957 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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