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Chelos Family History

Chelos 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: Delos, Clos, Chelius, Chevis, Chellis, Shelor, Cheers, Cheves, Carlos

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Where is the Chelos family from?

You can see how Chelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chelos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Chelos family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chelos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelos 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 76 census records available for the last name Chelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelos 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chelos. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chelos. For the veterans among your Chelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Chelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chelos in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelos 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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