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Challiner Family History

Challiner Surname Meaning

see Challinor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Challiner family from?

You can see how Challiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Challiner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Challiner families living in Staffordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Challiner's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Challiner families in 1891.
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What did your Challiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Challiner. 34% of Challiner men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Challiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Challiner were Estate Woodman Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Estate Woodman Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Challiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Challiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challiner 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Challiner. 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 96 military records available for the last name Challiner. For the veterans among your Challiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challiner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Challiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Challiner in 1981 was 73, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challiner 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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