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Chenelle Family History

Chenelle 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: Chapelle, Chenette, Schnelle, Cornell, Capelle, Carnell, Helle

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Where is the Chenelle family from?

You can see how Chenelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Chenelle families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Chenelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chenelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenelle 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 Chenelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenelle. 100% of Chenelle women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Chenelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenelle 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Chenelle. 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 157 military records available for the last name Chenelle. For the veterans among your Chenelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chenelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chenelle in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenelle 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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