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Chalachan Family History

Chalachan 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: Calahan, Chauhan, Callahan, Colahan, Hallahan, Shanahan, Hanahan

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Where is the Chalachan family from?

You can see how Chalachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalachan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chalachan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalachan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chalachan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalachan 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 10 census records available for the last name Chalachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalachan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chalachan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chalachan. For the veterans among your Chalachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalachan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Chalachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chalachan in 1972 was 81, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chalachan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalachan 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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