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Chizel Family History

Chizel 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: Chizek, Hazel, Thiel, Chapel, Chmiel, Cizek, Chinen, Shimel, Chatel

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Where is the Chizel family from?

You can see how Chizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chizel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chizel families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chizel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chizel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chizel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chizel 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 52 census records available for the last name Chizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chizel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chizel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chizel. For the veterans among your Chizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chizel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Chizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chizel in 1988 was 59, and 73 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chizel 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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