Challis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Challis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Challis family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 67
Female Servant 26
Independent 18
Male Servant 17
Labourer 14
Shoe Maker 9
Gardener 8
Tailor 7
Farmer 6
Straw Bonnet Maker 4
Carpenter 3
Servant 3
Butcher 3
Veterinary Surgeon 3
Publican 3
Laundress 3
Ag Labourer 2
Bar Maid 2
Brick Layer 2
Higler 2
Shoemaker 2
Fs 2
Labourer Dock 2
Oil Colour Man 2
Silk Weaver 2

Challis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Challis 100% 13,500
2 Challes 86% 433
3 Challiss 88% 188
4 Chellis 86% 174
5 Chills 71% 131
6 Chalis 86% 130
7 Achilles 63% 109

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

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