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Chlad Family History

Chlad 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: Chad, Hlad, Chae, Child, Chao, Cala, Chard, Cha, Ahmad, Hoad

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Where is the Chlad family from?

You can see how Chlad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chlad families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chlad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chlad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chlad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chlad. 50% of Chlad men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Chlad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlad 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Chlad. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chlad. For the veterans among your Chlad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chlad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chlad in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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