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Chelds Family History

Chelds 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: Childs, Child, Shields, Held, Fields, Chelius, Chevis, Chellis

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Where is the Chelds family from?

You can see how Chelds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chelds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chelds families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chelds's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chelds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelds 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 Chelds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelds. 100% of Chelds men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Chelds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelds 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chelds. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chelds. For the veterans among your Chelds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelds lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelds

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