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Chatterson Family History

Chatterson Name 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: Chatterton, Catterson, Patterson, Catterton, Watterson, Batterson

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Where is the Chatterson family from?

You can see how Chatterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 94 Chatterson families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Chatterson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chatterson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chatterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Post Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chatterson. 57% of Chatterson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chatterson women worked as a Post Office. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teaming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Post Office
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chatterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatterson 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Chatterson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Chatterson. For the veterans among your Chatterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatterson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chatterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chatterson in 1959 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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