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Challman Family History

Challman 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: Hallman, Allman, Stallman, Callan, Hillman, Ballman, Kallman, Calman

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Where is the Challman family from?

You can see how Challman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Challman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Challman families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Challman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Challman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challman 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 Challman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Challman. 39% of Challman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Challman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Feeder
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Challman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Challman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challman 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Challman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Challman. For the veterans among your Challman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Challman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Challman in 1964 was 80, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Challman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challman 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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