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Chender Family History

Chender 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: Chander, Chenier, Helder, Chandler, Herder, Henner, Chester, Pender

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Where is the Chender family from?

You can see how Chender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chender family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Chender's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chender 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 65 census records available for the last name Chender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chender 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Chender. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chender. For the veterans among your Chender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chender lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Chender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chender in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chender 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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