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Challens Family History

Challens Surname Meaning

variant of Challans see Challands. see Challons.

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


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Where is the Challens family from?

You can see how Challens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Challens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Challens families living in Shropshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Challens's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Challens families in 1891.
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What did your Challens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Challens. 50% of Challens men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Challens 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

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Steel Letter Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Challens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Challens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Challens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Challens. For the veterans among your Challens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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