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Chahall Family History

Chahall 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: Chahal, Cahall, Chall, Cahill, Chapell, Chauhan, Hall, Hamill

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Where is the Chahall family from?

You can see how Chahall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chahall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Chahall families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chahall family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chahall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chahall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chahall 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 9 census records available for the last name Chahall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chahall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chahall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chahall. For the veterans among your Chahall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chahall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chahall

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