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Chancey Family History

Chancey Surname Meaning

English (London of Norman origin): habitational name from any of various places in France named Chancé.

Americanized form of German Schanze a habitational name from Schanze a place in the Upper Rhine or a variant of Schantz.

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


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Where is the Chancey family from?

You can see how Chancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chancey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Chancey families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Chancey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chancey families in 1891.
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What did your Chancey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chancey. 100% of Chancey 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Chancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chancey 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Chancey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Chancey. For the veterans among your Chancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chancey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chancey in 1946 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chancey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chancey 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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