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Chellman Family History

Chellman 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: Hellman, Shellman, Bellman, Sellman, Hallman, Wellman, Mellman

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Where is the Chellman family from?

You can see how Chellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chellman families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chellman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chellman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chellman 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 Chellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chellman. 43% of Chellman men worked as a Farming and 50% of Chellman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chellman were Farm Operator and New Worker.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Chellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Chellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chellman 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Chellman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Chellman. For the veterans among your Chellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chellman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chellman in 1964 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chellman 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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