Chefton Family History

Chefton 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: Cheston, Chelton, Chilton, Crofton, Henton, Charton, Heaton, Shenton, Shelton, Helton

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Where is the Chefton family from?

You can see how Chefton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chefton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chefton family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chefton's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Chefton families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chefton 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 Chefton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chefton.

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Farmer

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Census Record

There are 9 census records available for the last name Chefton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chefton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Chefton. 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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Chefton Surname Meaning

Where is the Chefton family from?

What did your Chefton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chefton.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Chefton family records will you find?

Census Record

Search UK census records for Chefton

Passenger List

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What is the average Chefton lifespan?

Chefton Family History

Chefton Surname Meaning

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Where is the Chefton family from?

What did your Chefton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Chefton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Chefton lifespan?

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Chefton Surname Meaning

40 record(s) for Chefton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Chefton family from?

What did your Chefton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Chefton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

You've only scratched the surface of Chefton family history

What is the average Chefton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chefton family tree

Search for another surname