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Chadelan Family History

Chadelan 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: Chatelain, Chauhan, Chaplin, Callan, Cadena, Castelan, Chapel

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Where is the Chadelan family from?

You can see how Chadelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadelan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Chadelan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chadelan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chadelan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Chadelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadelan 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 Chadelan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chadelan. For the veterans among your Chadelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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