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Challa Family History

Challa Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): clan name of the Telugu Devang (weaver community) also used among the Malas; the name literally means ‘buttermilk’ in Telugu.

Ethiopian: from a variant of the Oromo personal name Chala meaning ‘bigger superior’ in the Oromo language.

It may also be a nickname or status name.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Challa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Challa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Challa family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Challa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Challa families in 1891.
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What did your Challa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Challa. 100% of Challa men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Challa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challa 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Challa. 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 66 military records available for the last name Challa. For the veterans among your Challa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Challa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Challa in 1963 was 70, and 29 in 2004.

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