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Chenail Family History

Chenail 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: Chenault, Chenard, Chen, Cheng, Council, Canal, Chernin, Hengel, Cail

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Where is the Chenail family from?

You can see how Chenail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenail family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenail families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Chenail families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenail's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chenail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenail 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 Chenail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenail. 50% of Chenail men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chenail women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenail were Loom Fixer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Loom Fixer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Chenail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chenail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenail 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chenail. 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 168 military records available for the last name Chenail. For the veterans among your Chenail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenail lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chenail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chenail in 1967 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenail 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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