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Chessel Family History

Chessel Surname Meaning

see Chessell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chessel family from?

You can see how Chessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chessel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Chessel families living in Glamorgan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chessel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Chessel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Chessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessel 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Chessel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chessel. For the veterans among your Chessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Chessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chessel in 1966 was 70, and 63 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chessel 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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