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Chellis Family History

Chellis Surname Meaning

Shortened form of Italian De Chellis. English: variant of Challis.

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


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Where is the Chellis family from?

You can see how Chellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chellis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Chellis families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chellis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chellis families in 1911.
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What did your Chellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chellis. 26% of Chellis men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Chellis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chellis were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Chellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chellis 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Chellis. 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 873 military records available for the last name Chellis. For the veterans among your Chellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chellis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chellis in 1944 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chellis 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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