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Chantrell Family History

Chantrell Surname Meaning

see Cantrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chantrell family from?

You can see how Chantrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chantrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chantrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Chantrell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chantrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chantrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chantrell 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 Chantrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chantrell. 94% of Chantrell 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Tailoress
    7%

What Chantrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chantrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chantrell 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Chantrell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Chantrell. For the veterans among your Chantrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chantrell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Chantrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chantrell in 1968 was 54, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chantrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chantrell 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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