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Chellgren Family History

Chellgren 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: Hallgren, Helgren, Mellgren, Hellen, Kallgren, Wallgren, Hultgren

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Where is the Chellgren family from?

You can see how Chellgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chellgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chellgren families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chellgren's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chellgren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Chellgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chellgren 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Chellgren. 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 63 military records available for the last name Chellgren. For the veterans among your Chellgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chellgren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Chellgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chellgren in 1954 was 48, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chellgren 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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