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Chelfant Family History

Chelfant 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: Chalfant, Helfand, Cherian, Helland, Phelan, Helman, Pheasant

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Where is the Chelfant family from?

You can see how Chelfant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelfant family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chelfant families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chelfant's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Chelfant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelfant 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 34 census records available for the last name Chelfant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelfant 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 Chelfant. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chelfant. For the veterans among your Chelfant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelfant lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Chelfant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chelfant in 1972 was 81, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelfant 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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