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Challan Family History

Challan 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: Callan, Chauhan, Hallam, Chaplin, Calland, Halla, Calla, Hallas

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Where is the Challan family from?

You can see how Challan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Challan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Challan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Challan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Challan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Challan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Challan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Challan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Real Estate Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Challan. 50% of Challan men worked as a Real Estate Broker. .

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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

  • Real Estate Broker
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%
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What Challan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Challan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Challan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Challan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Challan. For the veterans among your Challan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Challan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Challan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Challan in 1962 was 43, and 56 in 2003.

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