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Challans Family History

Challans Surname Meaning

variant of Challands see Challand .

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


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Where is the Challans family from?

You can see how Challans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Challans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Challans families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Challans's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Challans families in 1911.
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What did your Challans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Challans. 67% of Challans men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Challans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Challans were Salesman and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Challans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Challans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challans 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Challans. 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 162 military records available for the last name Challans. For the veterans among your Challans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Challans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Challans in 1964 was 72, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challans 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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