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Chalson Family History

Chalson 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: Chilson, Charlson, Chason, Coalson, Halton, Chilton, Hasson, Charlton

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Where is the Chalson family from?

You can see how Chalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chalson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Chalson family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalson's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Chalson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalson 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 Chalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalson. 100% of Chalson men worked as an Insurance Agent.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

What Chalson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Chalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalson 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chalson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chalson. For the veterans among your Chalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chalson in 1967 was 55, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chalson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalson 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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