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Chalenburg Family History

Chalenburg 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: Hanenburg, Schulenburg, Dillenburg, Schulenberg, Altenburg

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Where is the Chalenburg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalenburg 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 Chalenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalenburg. 100% of Chalenburg men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Chalenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Chalenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalenburg 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chalenburg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chalenburg. For the veterans among your Chalenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalenburg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Chalenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chalenburg in 1971 was 62, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalenburg 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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