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Chadell Family History

Chadell Surname 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: Chadwell, Chapell, Chappell, Cardell, Caddell, Chapel, Cordell, Adell

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Where is the Chadell family from?

You can see how Chadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chadell family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chadell's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Chadell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Chadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chadell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chadell. For the veterans among your Chadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chadell in 1967 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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