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Chalston Family History

Chalston 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: Alston, Colston, Halton, Chilton, Harston, Holston, Charlton, Charton

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Where is the Chalston family from?

You can see how Chalston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chalston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Chalston family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalston's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Chalston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalston 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 56 census records available for the last name Chalston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalston 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chalston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chalston. For the veterans among your Chalston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalston lifespan?

Average Chalston life expectancy in 1968 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalston 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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