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Origins of the Challoner surname

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Where do most Challoners live?

In 1921, most Challoners lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Challoners

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,060 records for the Challoner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Challoners most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Challoner first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Challoners

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Challoners in 1921
Domestic Servant

28

General Servant

21

Dressmaker

20

General Servant Domestic

18

Housekeeper

17

Common Male occupations for Challoners in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Farmer

29

Butcher

27

General Labourer

26

Farm Labourer

23

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