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Chenhall Family History

Chenhall 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: Chisenhall, Henshall, Cornwall, Hensell, Kendall, Newhall, Cundall

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Where is the Chenhall family from?

You can see how Chenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenhall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Chenhall families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chenhall's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chenhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenhall 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 Chenhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chenhall. 100% of Chenhall men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Chenhall 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

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chenhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chenhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenhall 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Chenhall. 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 97 military records available for the last name Chenhall. For the veterans among your Chenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenhall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chenhall in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chenhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenhall 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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