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Chelmo Family History

Chelmo 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: Helm, Celio, Cuello, Elmo, Coelho, Coello, Helme, Helms, Cheema

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Where is the Chelmo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelmo 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 Chelmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chelmo. 50% of Chelmo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Chelmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelmo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chelmo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chelmo. For the veterans among your Chelmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelmo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Chelmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chelmo in 1969 was 55, and 20 in 2003.

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