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Chelsvig Family History

Chelsvig 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: Helvig, Helsing, Chevis, Selvig, Chellis, Helwig, Gulsvig, Helbig

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Where is the Chelsvig family from?

You can see how Chelsvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelsvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chelsvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chelsvig families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelsvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chelsvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelsvig 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 Chelsvig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Chelsvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Chelsvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelsvig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chelsvig. 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 86 military records available for the last name Chelsvig. For the veterans among your Chelsvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelsvig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Chelsvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chelsvig in 1970 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chelsvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chelsvig 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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