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Chaleman Family History

Chaleman 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: Coleman, Hageman, Hallman, Calman, Chapman, Chatman, Calaman

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Where is the Chaleman family from?

You can see how Chaleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chaleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaleman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaleman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaleman 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 99 census records available for the last name Chaleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaleman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Chaleman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chaleman. For the veterans among your Chaleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaleman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Chaleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chaleman in 1975 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaleman 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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