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Chafel Family History

Chafel 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: Chapel, Chatel, Chafee, Chafe, Chae, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Capel

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Where is the Chafel family from?

You can see how Chafel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chafel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chafel families living in Vermont. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chafel's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Chafel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafel 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 Chafel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, O was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chafel. 100% of Chafel women worked as an O.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • O
    100%

What Chafel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Chafel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chafel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chafel. For the veterans among your Chafel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Chafel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chafel in 1970 was 85, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chafel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafel 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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