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Chehalis Family History

Chehalis 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: Chellis, Chevalier, Chelius, Chevis, Cheramie, Mehalic, Cheairs

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Where is the Chehalis family from?

You can see how Chehalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehalis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chehalis family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Chehalis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Chehalis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chehalis 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 26 census records available for the last name Chehalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehalis 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 Chehalis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chehalis. For the veterans among your Chehalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehalis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1978, in the United States, Chehalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chehalis in 1958 was 55, and 71 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chehalis 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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