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Chale Family History

Chale 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: Chae, Hale, Chase, Mchale, Cale, Chalk, Chall, Whale, Coale, Chace

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Where is the Chale family from?

You can see how Chale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Chale families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chale 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 Chale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Knitting were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chale. 25% of Chale men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Chale women worked as a Knitting. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chale were Salesman 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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitting
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Chale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chale 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Chale. 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 364 military records available for the last name Chale. For the veterans among your Chale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chale in 1969 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chale 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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