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Chlegel Family History

Chlegel 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: Schlegel, Hegel, Huegel, Flegel, Schwegel, Chlebek, Hiegel, Legel

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Where is the Chlegel family from?

You can see how Chlegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlegel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chlegel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chlegel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chlegel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlegel 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 22 census records available for the last name Chlegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlegel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chlegel. 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 Chlegel. For the veterans among your Chlegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlegel lifespan?

Average Chlegel life expectancy in 2004 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chlegel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chlegel 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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