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Chalan Family History

Chalan 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: Cahalan, Chaban, Chauhan, Balan, Chaplin, Cala, Hasan, Callan, Caban

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Where is the Chalan family from?

You can see how Chalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chalan families living in New Mexico. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chalan's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Chalan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalan 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 Chalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chalan. 34% of Chalan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chalan women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Chalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalan 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Chalan. 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 Chalan. For the veterans among your Chalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Chalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chalan in 1960 was 52, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chalan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalan 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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