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Chell Family History

Chell Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): from an unrecorded Middle English male or female personal name Chell(e) or Chele.

Old English Cēolla, Cēol, or Cēola short forms of names beginning with Cēol- ‘ship’ such as Cēolbeorht (male) and Cēolflǣd (female).

Alternatively, perhaps a nickname from Middle English chele, chile (Old English cīele, cēle, cȳle) ‘cold, lacking sympathy’.

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


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Where is the Chell family from?

You can see how Chell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 310 Chell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chell 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 Chell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chell. 18% of Chell men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Chell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chell were Miner Retired and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Private Chauffeur
    5%
  • Miner Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Chell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chell. For the veterans among your Chell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chell in 1964 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chell 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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