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Chadderton Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Chatterton .

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


Similar surnames: Chadderdon, Catterton, Leaverton, Harton, Chamberlin, Eagerton

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Where is the Chadderton family from?

You can see how Chadderton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadderton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chadderton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 600 Chadderton families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chadderton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chadderton families in 1891.
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What did your Chadderton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chadderton. 20% of Chadderton men worked as a Bricklayer and 71% of Chadderton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chadderton were Brewery Labourer Retired and Private Means. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Cotton Spinner
    10%
  • Brewery Labourer Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chadderton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadderton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chadderton. 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 847 military records available for the last name Chadderton. For the veterans among your Chadderton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadderton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chadderton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chadderton in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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