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Chenell Family History

Chenell 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: Cornell, Carnell, Hensell, Chene, Cheney, Canell, Channell, Schnell

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Where is the Chenell family from?

You can see how Chenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chenell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chenell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chenell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenell 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 Chenell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenell. 100% of Chenell men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Chenell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Chenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenell 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chenell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chenell. For the veterans among your Chenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Chenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chenell in 1973 was 66, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenell 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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