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Cheneler Family History

Cheneler Surname Meaning

Apparently from Middle English chaneler, an agent derivative of chanel ‘channel, conduit, gutter, drain’, perhaps denoting someone who dug, maintained, or worked upon channels or drains.

OED records Modern English channeller ‘fisherman or mariner in a channel’ just once in the 16th century.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cheneler family from?

You can see how Cheneler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheneler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cheneler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cheneler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheneler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheneler families in 1891.
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What did your Cheneler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Demolition Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheneler. 100% of Cheneler men worked as a Demolition Labourer and 100% of Cheneler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Demolition Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Cheneler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheneler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cheneler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cheneler. For the veterans among your Cheneler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheneler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cheneler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cheneler in 1967 was 77, and 45 in 2001.

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