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Chahal Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology based on the name of a Jat clan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chana, Mahal, Chauhan, Chadha, Raval, Rahal, Saha, Chada, Haga

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Where is the Chahal family from?

You can see how Chahal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chahal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chahal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Chahal families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Chahal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Chahal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chahal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chahal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Chahal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chahal 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Chahal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Chahal. For the veterans among your Chahal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chahal lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Chahal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chahal in 1984 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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