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Chelap Family History

Chelap 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, Heap, Whelan, Schelp, Delap, Chmela, Shelp, Chesla, Cheak

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Where is the Chelap family from?

You can see how Chelap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chelap family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelap's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chelap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelap 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 53 census records available for the last name Chelap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelap 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 Chelap. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chelap. For the veterans among your Chelap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelap lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Chelap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chelap in 1957 was 63, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelap 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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