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Chalden Family History

Chalden 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: Halden, Hayden, Harden, Carden, Calder, Halder, Hadden, Alden

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Where is the Chalden family from?

You can see how Chalden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chalden family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chalden's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Chalden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Chalden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalden 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chalden. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chalden. For the veterans among your Chalden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalden lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Chalden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chalden in 1982 was 66, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalden 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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