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Chelius Family History

Chelius Surname Meaning

German: humanistic surname. A translation into Latin of German Kiste, a metonymic occupational name for a maker of chests or boxes, or any of its cognates such as Kistner.

From Greek chēlos ‘box, chest’.

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


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Where is the Chelius family from?

You can see how Chelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Chelius family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelius's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chelius families in 1911.
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What did your Chelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chelius. 23% of Chelius men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Chelius women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chelius were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelius 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Chelius. 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 623 military records available for the last name Chelius. For the veterans among your Chelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chelius in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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