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Chniel Family History

Chniel 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: Chmiel, Daniel, Thiel, Chapel, Cancel, Faniel, Chenier, Canuel

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Where is the Chniel family from?

You can see how Chniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chniel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chniel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chniel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Chniel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chniel 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 46 census records available for the last name Chniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chniel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Chniel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Chniel. For the veterans among your Chniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chniel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Chniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chniel in 1969 was 69, and 63 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chniel 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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