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Chalklyn Family History

Chalklyn 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: Chalkley, Chaplin, Callan, Hallin, Chalk, Whallon, Hallen, Chalker

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Where is the Chalklyn family from?

You can see how Chalklyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalklyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chalklyn family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chalklyn's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chalklyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalklyn 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 6 census records available for the last name Chalklyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalklyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chalklyn. 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 Chalklyn. For the veterans among your Chalklyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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