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Chelain Family History

Chelain 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: Helin, Chernin, Chain, Phelan, Chatelain, Crellin, Schelin, Chellis

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Where is the Chelain family from?

You can see how Chelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chelain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chelain families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelain's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Chelain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelain 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 16 census records available for the last name Chelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chelain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chelain. For the veterans among your Chelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelain 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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