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Churchey Family History

Churchey Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) church enclosure’ i.e. the churchyard (from Old English cyrice + (ge)hæg). This name is now rare or extinct in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Churches, Church, Churchman, Courtney, Hursey, Churchill, Chumley

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Where is the Churchey family from?

You can see how Churchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Churchey families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Churchey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Churchey families in 1891.
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What did your Churchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Churchey. 100% of Churchey 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 564 census records available for the last name Churchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Churchey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Churchey. For the veterans among your Churchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Churchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Churchey in 1944 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

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