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Cheles Family History

Cheles 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: Cheves, Chiles, Charles, Chaves, Hees, Thelen, Cales, Cherek, Wheeles

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Where is the Cheles family from?

You can see how Cheles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cheles families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheles's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cheles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheles. 100% of Cheles 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Cheles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheles 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cheles. 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 Cheles. For the veterans among your Cheles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cheles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cheles in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2001.

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