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Chenall Family History

Chenall 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: Theall, Chenault, Chall, Schnall, Chenard, Shinall, Chen, Hall

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Where is the Chenall family from?

You can see how Chenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenall family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Chenall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Chenall families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenall's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chenall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Chenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenall 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chenall. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chenall. For the veterans among your Chenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Chenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chenall in 1963 was 40, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenall 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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