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Chall Family History

Chall Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chall family from?

You can see how Chall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Chall families living in Dorset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chall's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chall families in 1891.
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What did your Chall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpet Packer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chall. 100% of Chall men worked as a Carpet Packer and 84% of Chall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpet Packer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Charwoman
    17%

What Chall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chall 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Chall. 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 832 military records available for the last name Chall. For the veterans among your Chall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chall in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chall 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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