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Chimall Family History

Chimall 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: Chall, Shinall, Schmall, Chill, Child, Hill, Hall, Shima, Hamill

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Where is the Chimall family from?

You can see how Chimall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chimall families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chimall's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Chimall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Chimall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chimall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chimall. For the veterans among your Chimall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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