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Channal Family History

Channal 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: Channel, Hanna, Canal, Hannam, Handal, Hannan, Khanna, Carnal

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Where is the Channal family from?

You can see how Channal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Channal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Channal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Channal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Channal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Channal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Channal 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 36 census records available for the last name Channal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Channal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Channal. 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 Channal. For the veterans among your Channal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Channal lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Channal

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