Chilton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chilton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chilton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 83
Female Servant 38
Labourer 30
Independent 21
Male Servant 16
Farmer 14
Lace Maker 13
Coal Miner 11
Tailor 10
Miner 9
Collier 8
Dress Maker 6
Sawyer 5
Shoe Maker 5
Plumber 5
Solicitor 5
Carpenter 4
Porter 4
Blacksmith 4
Joiner 4
Engineer 4
Ag Labourer 4
Publican 3
Servant 3
Apprentice 3

Chilton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chilton 100% 17,125
2 Chalton 86% 1,628
3 Chelton 86% 1,181
4 Chalten 71% 119
5 Cholton 86% 117

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The surname Chilton is the most popular version of all its varients

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