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Cheelsman Family History

Cheelsman Surname 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: Cheesman, Creelman, Cheeseman, Huelsman, Chessman, Engelsman, Helman

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Where is the Cheelsman family from?

You can see how Cheelsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheelsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cheelsman families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cheelsman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cheelsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheelsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Cheelsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheelsman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cheelsman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Cheelsman. For the veterans among your Cheelsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheelsman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Cheelsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cheelsman in 1972 was 53, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheelsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheelsman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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