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Chalenger Family History

Chalenger 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: Challenger, Challender, Calender, Cravener, Callender, Salinger

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Where is the Chalenger family from?

You can see how Chalenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chalenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Chalenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chalenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalenger 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 203 census records available for the last name Chalenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalenger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chalenger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chalenger. For the veterans among your Chalenger 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 Chalenger 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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