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Chelar Family History

Chelar 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: Caesar, Clear, Cesar, Char, Phelan, Scholar, Scheler, Whelan, Sholar

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Where is the Chelar family from?

You can see how Chelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelar families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Chelar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chelar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelar 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 69 census records available for the last name Chelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chelar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chelar. For the veterans among your Chelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chelar in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelar 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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