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Chelan Family History

Chelan 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: Phelan, Whelan, Chen, Helin, Callan, Cherian, Belan, Shean, Selan

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Where is the Chelan family from?

You can see how Chelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chelan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chelan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelan 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 Chelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chelan. 100% of Chelan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chelan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Chelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelan 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Chelan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chelan. For the veterans among your Chelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Chelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chelan in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelan 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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