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Chainhalt Family History

Chainhalt 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: Anhalt, Chinault, Chahal, Lainhart, Chauhan, Chisholm, Canal, Chain

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Where is the Chainhalt family from?

You can see how Chainhalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chainhalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chainhalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chainhalt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chainhalt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chainhalt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chainhalt 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 83 census records available for the last name Chainhalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chainhalt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chainhalt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chainhalt. For the veterans among your Chainhalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chainhalt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Chainhalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chainhalt in 1969 was 76, and 13 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chainhalt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chainhalt 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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