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Chalaire Family History

Chalaire Surname 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: Claire, Hilaire, Clare, Calame, Cheshire, Chalker, Chaparro, Chachere

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Where is the Chalaire family from?

You can see how Chalaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalaire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chalaire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Chalaire family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalaire's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chalaire families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chalaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalaire. 100% of Chalaire men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Chalaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Chalaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalaire 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chalaire. 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 57 military records available for the last name Chalaire. For the veterans among your Chalaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalaire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Chalaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chalaire in 1962 was 63, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chalaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalaire ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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