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Chelen Family History

Chelen 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: Thelen, Chen, Cullen, Helin, Heien, Cherek, Hellen, Phelan, Chene

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Where is the Chelen family from?

You can see how Chelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chelen family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Chelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelen 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 Chelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelen. 100% of Chelen 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%

What Chelen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Chelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Chelen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chelen. For the veterans among your Chelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Chelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chelen in 1973 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelen 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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