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Chelst Family History

Chelst 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: Hulst, Christ, Holst, Herst, Helt, Heist, Chenot, Heldt, Hilst, Chess

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Where is the Chelst family from?

You can see how Chelst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chelst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chelst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chelst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chelst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chelst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chelst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Chelst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chelst 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Chelst. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chelst. For the veterans among your Chelst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chelst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Chelst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chelst in 1975 was 60, and 85 in 2002.

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