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Chalker Family History

Chalker Name Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset): from an agent derivative of Old English (ge)cealcian ‘to whiten’ an occupational name denoting a whitewasher or in areas adjacent to chalk uplands a topographic name for a dweller on the chalk.

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


Similar surnames: Halter, Haller, Thaler, Chalk, Hammer, Halder, Walker, Hawker, Haler

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Where is the Chalker family from?

You can see how Chalker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chalker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Chalker families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chalker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chalker families in 1891.
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What did your Chalker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chalker. 60% of Chalker men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Chalker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chalker were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Chalker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalker 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 Chalker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chalker. For the veterans among your Chalker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalker lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Chalker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chalker in 1943 was 23, and 70 in 2004.

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