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Chanley Family History

Chanley Name Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Chandley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chancey, Chaney, Chandley, Hayley, Hamley, Charley, Hanley, Chaffey

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Where is the Chanley family from?

You can see how Chanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Chanley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chanley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Chanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chanley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chanley. 100% of Chanley 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanley 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Chanley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 449 military records available for the last name Chanley. For the veterans among your Chanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Chanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chanley in 1954 was 37, and 69 in 2004.

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