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Chaley Family History

Chaley 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: Whaley, Caley, Charley, Chaney, Haley, Chasey, Chanley, Craley

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Where is the Chaley family from?

You can see how Chaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Chaley families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaley 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 Chaley ancestors do for a living?

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

What Chaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Chaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Chaley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Chaley. For the veterans among your Chaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Chaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chaley in 1973 was 75, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaley 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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