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Challener Family History

Challener Surname Meaning

see Challinor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Challener family from?

You can see how Challener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Challener families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Challener families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Challener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Challener families in 1891.
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What did your Challener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Challener. 100% of Challener men worked as an Electrician and 89% of Challener 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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%

What Challener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Challener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challener 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Challener. 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 136 military records available for the last name Challener. For the veterans among your Challener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challener lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Challener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Challener in 1970 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challener 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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