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Chalou Family History

Chalou 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: Chaloux, Chao, Calo, Chalk, Chabot, Chau, Charo, Chall, Chou, Chiou

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Where is the Chalou family from?

You can see how Chalou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalou family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chalou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Chalou families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalou's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chalou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chalou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Textile Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalou. 100% of Chalou women worked as a Textile Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Textile Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Chalou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalou 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 Chalou. 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 42 military records available for the last name Chalou. For the veterans among your Chalou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalou lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chalou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chalou in 1965 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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