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Nechal Family History

Nechal 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: Neal, Newhall, Nichol, Pecha, Newham, Michal, Nehl, Bechel, Prchal

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Where is the Nechal family from?

You can see how Nechal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nechal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nechal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Nechal families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nechal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nechal families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Nechal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nechal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nechal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Nechal. For the veterans among your Nechal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nechal lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Nechal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Nechal in 1977 was 86, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nechal 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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