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Chynell Family History

Chynell 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: Cornell, Carnell, Canell, Channell, Schnell, Connell, Hysell, Chapell

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Where is the Chynell family from?

You can see how Chynell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chynell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chynell families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chynell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chynell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chynell 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 16 census records available for the last name Chynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chynell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chynell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chynell. For the veterans among your Chynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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