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Chellew Family History

Chellew Name Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Chellew in Ludgvan (Cornwall).

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


Similar surnames: Heller, Helle, Bellew, Hellen, Hellem, Schelle, Chesley, Shelley

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Where is the Chellew family from?

You can see how Chellew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chellew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chellew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Chellew families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Chellew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chellew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chellew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chellew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chellew. 100% of Chellew men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chellew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chellew 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Chellew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 376 military records available for the last name Chellew. For the veterans among your Chellew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chellew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chellew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chellew in 1962 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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