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Chindahl Family History

Chindahl 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: Rindahl, Lindahl, Hildahl, Rendahl, Tindall, Schindel, Ringdahl

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Where is the Chindahl family from?

You can see how Chindahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chindahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chindahl families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chindahl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chindahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chindahl 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 50 census records available for the last name Chindahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chindahl 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 Chindahl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chindahl. For the veterans among your Chindahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chindahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chindahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chindahl in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chindahl 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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