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Chughton Family History

Chughton 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: Houghton, Haughton, Roughton, Oughton, Laughton, Boughton, Clugston

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Where is the Chughton family from?

You can see how Chughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chughton family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Chughton families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Chughton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chughton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chughton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chughton 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 8 census records available for the last name Chughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chughton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chughton. 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 military records available for the last name Chughton. For the veterans among your Chughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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