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Chalke Family History

Chalke Name Meaning

see Chalk .

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


Similar surnames: Chalk, Chalker, Chae, Hale, Halse, Chase, Halle, Hake, Schalk, Chacko

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Where is the Chalke family from?

You can see how Chalke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Chalke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chalke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalke. 28% of Chalke men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chalke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalke 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Chalke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Chalke. For the veterans among your Chalke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chalke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chalke in 1968 was 90, and 63 in 2003.

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