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Chatell Family History

Chatell 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: Chatel, Chapell, Hartell, Castell, Chappell, Chapel, Capell, Canell

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Where is the Chatell family from?

You can see how Chatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chatell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chatell families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chatell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chatell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatell 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 Chatell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chatell. 100% of Chatell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Chatell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Chatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chatell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Chatell. For the veterans among your Chatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chatell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chatell in 1966 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chatell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatell 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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