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Chacey Family History

Chacey 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: Chancey, Chaney, Chace, Chasey, Chae, Carey, Chaves, Haney, Whaley

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Where is the Chacey family from?

You can see how Chacey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chacey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chacey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chacey families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chacey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chacey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chacey 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 Chacey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chacey. 29% of Chacey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Chacey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chacey were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Printer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Chacey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chacey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chacey 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Chacey. 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 270 military records available for the last name Chacey. For the veterans among your Chacey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chacey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chacey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chacey in 1965 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chacey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chacey 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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