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Chenhalls Family History

Chenhalls 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: Chenault, Chisenhall, Schoenhals, Chennault, Henshall, Obenhaus

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Where is the Chenhalls family from?

You can see how Chenhalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenhalls family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Chenhalls families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Chenhalls families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenhalls's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chenhalls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenhalls 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 Chenhalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chenhalls. 100% of Chenhalls women worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Chenhalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenhalls 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Chenhalls. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chenhalls. For the veterans among your Chenhalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenhalls lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Chenhalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chenhalls in 1976 was 59, and 68 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenhalls 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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