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Chedel Family History

Chedel 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: Edel, Redel, Chapel, Roedel, Bedel, Hegel, Cherek, Wedel, Chene

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Where is the Chedel family from?

You can see how Chedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Chedel families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Chedel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Chedel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedel 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 Chedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chedel. 100% of Chedel women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Chedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Chedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Chedel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Chedel. For the veterans among your Chedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chedel in 1972 was 67, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedel 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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