Chorlton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chorlton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chorlton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 14
Female Servant 10
Farmer 9
Independent 6
Weaver 6
Baker 6
Gardener 5
Labourer 5
Potter 5
Dress Maker 4
Cotton Weaver 3
Cotton Winder 3
Male Servant 3
Ag Lab 3
Cotton Carder 3
Joiner 3
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 3
Stationer 3
Cotton Reeler 2
Fustian Cutter 2
Independant 2
Infant School Teacher 2
Journeyman Cotton Weaver Power Loom 2
Maker's Apprentice 2
Mechanic Maker 2

Chorlton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Charlton 88% 63,476
2 Chorlton 100% 5,953
3 Charleton 78% 1,219
4 Cherlton 88% 111

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The surname Chorlton is the 2nd most popular variant of Charlton.

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