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Chalener Family History

Chalener 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: Cravener, Challender, Chalker, Capener, Challenger, Haener, Calender

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Where is the Chalener family from?

You can see how Chalener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chalener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chalener families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chalener's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chalener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalener 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 117 census records available for the last name Chalener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalener 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chalener. 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 Chalener. For the veterans among your Chalener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalener 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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