This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chele family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chele Family History

Chele 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: Chene, Chee, Chelf, Chae, Hale, Helm, Child, Chew, Chen, Cheng

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chele family from?

You can see how Chele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chele family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Chele families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Chele family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chele's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chele ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Chele | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Chele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Chele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chele census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chele

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Chele. 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.

View all Chele immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Chele. For the veterans among your Chele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chele military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chele family history

Discover More

What is the average Chele lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chele 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chele

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chele family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial