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Chaille Family History

Chaille Surname Meaning

French (Chaillé): habitational name from (Le) Chaillé, the name of several places in the westcentral part of France e.g. in Deux-Sèvres and Vendée. These locations were established as Gallo-Roman settlements.

The name Chaillé derives from the Latin name Calliacum, which indicates its historical roots.

Calliacum is derived from the Latin personal name Callius, which highlights the cultural and linguistic influences in the region.

The locative suffix -acum is significant as it denotes a place associated with a particular person or entity.

Overall, the name Chaillé reflects a rich history intertwined with the Gallo-Roman heritage of western central France.

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


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You can see how Chaille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Chaille families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chaille's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chaille families in 1891.
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What did your Chaille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaille. 46% of Chaille men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chaille women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaille were Manager and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Chaille. 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 339 military records available for the last name Chaille. For the veterans among your Chaille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaille lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chaille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chaille in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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