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Chesel Family History

Chesel 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: Giesel, Chase, Chester, Kiesel, Hessel, Chapel, Hegel, Cherek, Chene

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Where is the Chesel family from?

You can see how Chesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Chesel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chesel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Chesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chesel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chesel. For the veterans among your Chesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Chesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chesel in 1971 was 70, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesel 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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