Challen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Challen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Challen family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 17
Independent 13
Female Servant 10
Farmer 7
Tailor 4
Grocer 3
Weaver 3
Private 53 Regiment 2
Servant 2
Porter 2
Labourer 2
Male Servant 2
Ag Lab 2
Ag Labourer 2
Carpenter 2
Gardener 2
Pauper's Daughter 2
Pauper's Son 2
Pupil 1
Clock Watch Maker 1
Spinner 1
Chimney Sweep Journeyman 1
Exceter 1
Saddler 1
Draper's Labourer 1

Challen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Challen 100% 4,670
2 Chellen 86% 731

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The surname Challen is the most popular version of all its varients

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