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Chenal Family History

Chenal 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: Chen, Cheng, Canal, Chene, Cenac, Cheney, Chenault, Carnal, Henao

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Where is the Chenal family from?

You can see how Chenal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Chenal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chenal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenal 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 253 census records available for the last name Chenal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenal 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Chenal. 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 71 military records available for the last name Chenal. For the veterans among your Chenal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chenal in 1965 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenal 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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