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Chalas Family History

Chalas Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): unexplained.Greek: variant of Hallas.French: habitational name from a place so named in Saône-et-Loire.

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


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Where is the Chalas family from?

You can see how Chalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Chalas families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chalas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Chalas families in 1911.
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What did your Chalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Top Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chalas. 63% of Chalas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chalas women worked as a Top Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Trackman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Top Stitcher
    100%

What Chalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Chalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalas 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Chalas. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chalas. For the veterans among your Chalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Chalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chalas in 1970 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalas 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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