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Chathington Family History

Chathington 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: Weathington, Harrington, Cherrington, Washington, Whittington

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Where is the Chathington family from?

You can see how Chathington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chathington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Chathington families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Chathington's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chathington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chathington 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 3 census records available for the last name Chathington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chathington 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 Chathington. 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 Chathington. For the veterans among your Chathington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chathington

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