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Chalis Family History

Chalis 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: Challis, Chavis, Charles, Chaves, Chaplin, Malis, Khalid, Valis

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Where is the Chalis family from?

You can see how Chalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chalis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Chalis families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chalis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chalis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalis 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 424 census records available for the last name Chalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalis 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Chalis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chalis. For the veterans among your Chalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Chalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chalis in 1967 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalis 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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