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Chalef Family History

Chalef 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: Calef, Charles, Chae, Hale, Caleb, Chaves, Whaley, Chase, Caley

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Where is the Chalef family from?

You can see how Chalef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chalef families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chalef's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chalef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalef 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 67 census records available for the last name Chalef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalef 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Chalef. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chalef. For the veterans among your Chalef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Chalef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chalef in 1963 was 34, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalef 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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