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Chelton Family History

Chelton Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Chilton.

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


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Where is the Chelton family from?

You can see how Chelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Chelton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Chelton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chelton families in 1891.
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What did your Chelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chelton. 34% of Chelton men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Chelton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chelton were Bus Driver and Worsted Rover.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Bus Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Worsted Rover
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Chelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelton 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Chelton. 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 582 military records available for the last name Chelton. For the veterans among your Chelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chelton in 1959 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelton 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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