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Challancin Family History

Challancin Name 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: Callanan, Chaplain, Callander, Chaplin, Calland, Callahan, Callan

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Where is the Challancin family from?

You can see how Challancin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challancin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Challancin families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Challancin's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Challancin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challancin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Challancin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Challancin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Challancin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challancin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Challancin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Challancin. For the veterans among your Challancin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challancin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Challancin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Challancin in 1963 was 88, and 89 in 2001.

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