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Chells Family History

Chells 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: Chellis, Hell, Helle, Wells, Shell, Chelius, Schelle, Chevis

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Where is the Chells family from?

You can see how Chells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Chells families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chells's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chells families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Chells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chells 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chells. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chells. For the veterans among your Chells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chells lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chells 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chells

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