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Chimelis Family History

Chimelis 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: Chmelik, Melis, Shields, Chelius, Chevis, Chellis, Challis, Chimera

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimelis 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 41 census records available for the last name Chimelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimelis 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Chimelis. 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 16 military records available for the last name Chimelis. For the veterans among your Chimelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimelis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chimelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chimelis in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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