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Chaneyfield Family History

Chaneyfield 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: Canfield, Shaneyfelt, Chatfield, Cranfield, Haverfield, Shenefield

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Where is the Chaneyfield family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaneyfield 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 Chaneyfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaneyfield. 100% of Chaneyfield men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chaneyfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Chaneyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaneyfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chaneyfield. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chaneyfield. For the veterans among your Chaneyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaneyfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chaneyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chaneyfield in 1965 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaneyfield 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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