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Chachel Family History

Chachel 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: Rachel, Kachel, Chapel, Schacher, Crackel, Cashel, Hachey, Chachere

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Where is the Chachel family from?

You can see how Chachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chachel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chachel family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chachel's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Chachel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chachel 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 12 census records available for the last name Chachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chachel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chachel. 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 Chachel. For the veterans among your Chachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chachel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chachel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chachel

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