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Chelsey Family History

Chelsey 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: Kelsey, Halsey, Cheney, Chidsey, Chesley, Shelley, Cherney, Chesney

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Where is the Chelsey family from?

You can see how Chelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelsey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chelsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chelsey family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chelsey's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Chelsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelsey 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 Chelsey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chelsey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Chelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelsey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chelsey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Chelsey. For the veterans among your Chelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelsey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Chelsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chelsey in 1962 was 73, and 27 in 2001.

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