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Chantala Family History

Chantala 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: Rantala, Hautala, Hatala, Cantara, Catala, Chantry, Hietala, Tantalo

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Where is the Chantala family from?

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

What Chantala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Chantala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chantala 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chantala. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chantala. For the veterans among your Chantala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chantala lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Chantala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chantala in 1982 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chantala 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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