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Chalfin Family History

Chalfin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Chalfont (see Chalfant).

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


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Where is the Chalfin family from?

You can see how Chalfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chalfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chalfin families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chalfin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chalfin families in 1891.
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What did your Chalfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dress Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chalfin. 100% of Chalfin women worked as a Dress Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dress Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chalfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalfin 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Chalfin. 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 677 military records available for the last name Chalfin. For the veterans among your Chalfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalfin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chalfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chalfin in 1958 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalfin 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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