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Challes Family History

Challes Surname Meaning

see Challis and Challons.

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


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Where is the Challes family from?

You can see how Challes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Challes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Challes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Challes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Challes families in 1911.
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What did your Challes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Challes. 77% of Challes 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    24%

What Challes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Challes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challes 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Challes. 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 144 military records available for the last name Challes. For the veterans among your Challes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Challes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Challes in 1965 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Challes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challes 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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