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Challoner Family History

Challoner Name Meaning

see Challinor .

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


Similar surnames: Challender, Challenger, Callander, Callender, Callier, Halonen

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Where is the Challoner family from?

You can see how Challoner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challoner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Challoner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Challoner families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Challoner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Challoner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challoner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Challoner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Challoner. 100% of Challoner men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Challoner women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Challoner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challoner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Challoner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Challoner. For the veterans among your Challoner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challoner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Challoner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Challoner in 1963 was 72, and 43 in 2003.

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