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Charel Family History

Charel 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: Chapel, Carel, Chatel, Harel, Charles, Chae, Hare, Clare, Carey

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Where is the Charel family from?

You can see how Charel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Charel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Charel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Charel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Charel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charel 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 220 census records available for the last name Charel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charel 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Charel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Charel. For the veterans among your Charel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charel lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Charel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Charel in 1986 was 93, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charel 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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