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Chael Family History

Chael Name 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: Chae, Chapel, Chall, Chatel, Chang, Michael, Chew, Chen, Hall, Hamel

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Where is the Chael family from?

You can see how Chael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chael family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Chael families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Chael family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chael's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chael. 100% of Chael women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Chael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chael 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Chael. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Chael. For the veterans among your Chael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chael lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chael in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

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