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Chelm Family History

Chelm 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: Helm, Chelf, Child, Chew, Chen, Holm, Cheng, Hell, Che, Cham

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Where is the Chelm family from?

You can see how Chelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelm family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chelm family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelm 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 19 census records available for the last name Chelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelm 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chelm. 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 Chelm. For the veterans among your Chelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelm lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Chelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chelm in 1980 was 80, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelm 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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