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Chanady Family History

Chanady 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: Canady, Chantry, Chand, Candy, Chancey, Chancy, Canada, Chaney

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Where is the Chanady family from?

You can see how Chanady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanady family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chanady family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanady's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chanady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Chanady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanady 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chanady. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chanady. For the veterans among your Chanady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanady lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Chanady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chanady in 1981 was 64, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanady 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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