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Chaline Family History

Chaline 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: Chahine, Chapline, Chaplin, Carline, Maline, Chapin, Chain, Sheline

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Where is the Chaline family from?

You can see how Chaline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaline family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chaline families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Chaline family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaline's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chaline families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaline 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 151 census records available for the last name Chaline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaline 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Chaline. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chaline. For the veterans among your Chaline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaline lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chaline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chaline in 1966 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaline 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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