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Chedderton Family History

Chedderton 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: Chadderton, Chadderdon, Edgerton, Chatterton, Henderson, Alderton

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Where is the Chedderton family from?

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

There are 33 census records available for the last name Chedderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedderton 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 Chedderton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chedderton. For the veterans among your Chedderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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