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Chetel Family History

Chetel 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, Hetzel, Chester, Chapel, Castel, Hegel, Cherek, Crete, Chene

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Where is the Chetel family from?

You can see how Chetel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chetel families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chetel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chetel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chetel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetel 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 62 census records available for the last name Chetel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chetel. 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 Chetel. For the veterans among your Chetel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Chetel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chetel in 1973 was 48, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetel 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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