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Chancelet Family History

Chancelet 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: Ancelet, Chancellor, Chandler, Chandley, Chance, Cancel, Chancey

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Where is the Chancelet family from?

You can see how Chancelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chancelet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chancelet families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chancelet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chancelet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chancelet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chancelet 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 30 census records available for the last name Chancelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chancelet 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chancelet. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chancelet. For the veterans among your Chancelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chancelet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Chancelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chancelet in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chancelet 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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