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Chonnell Family History

Chonnell 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: Channell, Connell, Cornell, Mcconnell, Thornell, Mcdonnell, Bonnell

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Where is the Chonnell family from?

You can see how Chonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chonnell family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Chonnell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chonnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chonnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chonnell. 100% of Chonnell men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Chonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonnell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chonnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chonnell. For the veterans among your Chonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonnell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chonnell

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