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Chelini Family History

Chelini 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, Chelius, Sheline, Schelin, Cherin, Cellini, Heling, Thelin

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Where is the Chelini family from?

You can see how Chelini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelini family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chelini families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelini's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chelini families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chelini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelini. 45% of Chelini men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

What Chelini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Chelini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelini 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Chelini. 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 296 military records available for the last name Chelini. For the veterans among your Chelini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelini lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chelini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chelini in 1962 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelini 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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