This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chelin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chelin Family History

Chelin 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: Helin, Schelin, Cherin, Thelin, Chopin, Carlin, Chen, Melin, Chaplin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chelin family from?

You can see how Chelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chelin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelin. 100% of Chelin men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Chelin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Chelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Chelin

Passenger Lists

There are 178 immigration records available for the last name Chelin. 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.

View all Chelin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Chelin. For the veterans among your Chelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chelin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chelin family history

Discover More

What is the average Chelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chelin in 1968 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chelin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial