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Chandle Family History

Chandle 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: Chandler, Chandley, Chandlee, Chance, Chand, Chander, Chandra, Hindle

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Where is the Chandle family from?

You can see how Chandle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chandle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Chandle families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chandle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chandle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandle 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 Chandle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chandle. 36% of Chandle men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Chandle women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chandle were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Chandle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chandle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandle 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Chandle. 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 167 military records available for the last name Chandle. For the veterans among your Chandle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Chandle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chandle in 1963 was 57, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chandle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandle 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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