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Charmel Family History

Charmel 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: Harmel, Carmel, Charles, Hamel, Camel, Carmen, Carrel, Chapel, Harmer

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Where is the Charmel family from?

You can see how Charmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charmel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Charmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Charmel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Charmel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Charmel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charmel 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 100 census records available for the last name Charmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charmel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Charmel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Charmel. For the veterans among your Charmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charmel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Charmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Charmel in 1976 was 54, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Charmel 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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