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Chela Family History

Chela 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: Chmela, Chesla, Chea, Chelf, Helm, Child, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Hell

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Where is the Chela family from?

You can see how Chela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chela families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chela's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chela 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 177 census records available for the last name Chela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chela 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Chela. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chela. For the veterans among your Chela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chela lifespan?

Average Chela life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chela 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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