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Chelean Family History

Chelean 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: Cherian, Thelen, Phelan, Helman, Whelan, Shelman, Chelton, Chauhan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelean 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 11 census records available for the last name Chelean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelean 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chelean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chelean. For the veterans among your Chelean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelean lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Chelean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chelean in 1986 was 92, and 96 in 1994.

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