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Checel Family History

Checel 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: Cece, Cecil, Chapel, Cancel, Hegel, Cherek, Chene, Cheney, Chmiel

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Where is the Checel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checel 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 Checel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Checel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Checel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Checel. For the veterans among your Checel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Checel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Checel in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checel 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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