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Chl Family History

Chl 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: Chu, Cho, Chi, Ahl, Che, Cha, Ohl, Cal, Uhl, Ehl

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Where is the Chl family from?

You can see how Chl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chl 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 171 census records available for the last name Chl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chl 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Chl. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chl. For the veterans among your Chl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chl 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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