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Chellette Family History

Chellette Name 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: Chelette, Collette, Ouellette, Chenette, Chevrette, Mellette

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Where is the Chellette family from?

You can see how Chellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chellette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chellette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Chellette families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chellette's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chellette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chellette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chellette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chellette. 50% of Chellette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chellette women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Purp Wood Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Chellette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Chellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chellette 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chellette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Chellette. For the veterans among your Chellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chellette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chellette in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

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