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Challet Family History

Challet 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: Charlet, Hallet, Charles, Halley, Mallet, Halle, Chalkley, Haller

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Where is the Challet family from?

You can see how Challet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Challet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Challet families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Challet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Challet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challet 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 208 census records available for the last name Challet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challet 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Challet. 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 65 military records available for the last name Challet. For the veterans among your Challet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Challet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Challet in 1956 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Challet 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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