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Chamel Family History

Chamel 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: Hamel, Camel, Chapel, Schamel, Chatel, Shamel, Chae, Hamer, Capel

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Where is the Chamel family from?

You can see how Chamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chamel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chamel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chamel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamel 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 226 census records available for the last name Chamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamel 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chamel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chamel. For the veterans among your Chamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Chamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chamel in 1972 was 67, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamel 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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