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Chelf Family History

Chelf Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Chelf family from?

You can see how Chelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chelf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Chelf families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Chelf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chelf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chelf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chelf. 30% of Chelf men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Chelf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chelf were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Supervisor
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Chelf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelf 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Chelf. 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 631 military records available for the last name Chelf. For the veterans among your Chelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelf lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Chelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chelf in 1949 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelf 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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