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Christel Family History

Christel Surname Meaning

German and French (Ardennes): from the personal name Christel a pet form of Christian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Christel family from?

You can see how Christel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Christel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Christel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Christel families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Christel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Christel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Christel 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 Christel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Christel. 67% of Christel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Christel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Christel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Christel 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Christel. 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 Christel. For the veterans among your Christel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Christel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Christel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Christel in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Christel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Christel 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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