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Churchel Family History

Churchel 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: Churches, Churchey, Churchill, Church, Churchwell, Chrusciel, Kuschel

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Where is the Churchel family from?

You can see how Churchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Churchel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Churchel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Churchel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Churchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Churchel. 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 154 military records available for the last name Churchel. For the veterans among your Churchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Churchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Churchel in 1970 was 69, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churchel 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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