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Chillem Family History

Chillem 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: Chillemi, Chipley, Cilley, Achilles, Hillen, Hille, Hiller, Hellem

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Where is the Chillem family from?

You can see how Chillem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chillem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chillem family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Chillem's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chillem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chillem 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 46 census records available for the last name Chillem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chillem 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Chillem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chillem. For the veterans among your Chillem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chillem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Chillem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chillem in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chillem 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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