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Chatel Family History

Chatel Surname Meaning

French (also Châtel): habitational name from (Le) Chatel or (Le) Châtel, names of several places in various parts of France.

It is derived from Old French chastel meaning ‘castle; fortified building’.

This name serves as a variant of Château.

For additional context, one can refer to the term Chateau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chatel family from?

You can see how Chatel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chatel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Chatel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chatel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Chatel families in 1891.
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What did your Chatel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chatel. 20% of Chatel men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Chatel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chatel were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Chatel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chatel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chatel. 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 651 military records available for the last name Chatel. For the veterans among your Chatel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chatel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chatel in 1948 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatel 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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