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Chal Family History

Chal 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: Chae, Chao, Cha, Cham, Cal, Char, Chalk, Chan, Chai, Chad

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Where is the Chal family from?

You can see how Chal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chal family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chal. 100% of Chal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chal 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Chal. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Chal. For the veterans among your Chal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chal in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chal 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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