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Chaleson Family History

Chaleson 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: Charleson, Charleston, Chilson, Charlson, Chaisson, Chason, Coalson

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Where is the Chaleson family from?

You can see how Chaleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaleson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Chaleson families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaleson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Chaleson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Chaleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaleson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chaleson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chaleson. For the veterans among your Chaleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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