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Chelette Family History

Chelette Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Schletter: habitational name for someone from Schletta or Schlettau placenames in Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chelette family from?

You can see how Chelette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chelette family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelette's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chelette families in 1891.
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What did your Chelette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chelette. 29% of Chelette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chelette women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chelette were New Worker and Beautician.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%

What Chelette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chelette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelette 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chelette. 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 462 military records available for the last name Chelette. For the veterans among your Chelette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chelette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chelette in 1962 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelette 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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