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Chil Family History

Chil 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: Chi, Child, Chin, Cail, Chia, Chim, Chiu, Coil, Chill, Chu

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Where is the Chil family from?

You can see how Chil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chil 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 380 census records available for the last name Chil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chil 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Chil. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chil. For the veterans among your Chil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chil lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Chil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chil in 1976 was 60, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chil 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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