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Chalfon Family History

Chalfon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Halfon, Chalfin, Halton, Chilton, Charlton, Charton, Calton, Whallon

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Where is the Chalfon family from?

You can see how Chalfon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalfon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalfon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Chalfon families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalfon's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chalfon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalfon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Chalfon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalfon 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Chalfon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chalfon. For the veterans among your Chalfon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalfon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chalfon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chalfon in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalfon 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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