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Charnel Family History

Charnel 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: Charney, Channel, Charles, Carne, Carnell, Carrel, Chapel, Carney

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Where is the Charnel family from?

You can see how Charnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Charnel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Charnel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Charnel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charnel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnel 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 130 census records available for the last name Charnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Charnel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Charnel. For the veterans among your Charnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Charnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Charnel in 1967 was 91, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charnel 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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