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Chelland Family History

Chelland 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: Helland, Clelland, Holland, Calland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland

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Where is the Chelland family from?

You can see how Chelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chelland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chelland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chelland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelland 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 Chelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelland. 100% of Chelland women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Chelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Chelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelland 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chelland. 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 86 military records available for the last name Chelland. For the veterans among your Chelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chelland in 1965 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelland 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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