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Chauncey Family History

Chauncey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Chancey.

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


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Where is the Chauncey family from?

You can see how Chauncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauncey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chauncey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Chauncey families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Chauncey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chauncey families in 1891.
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What did your Chauncey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chauncey. 50% of Chauncey 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
    50%
  • Author Journalist
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chauncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauncey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chauncey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chauncey. For the veterans among your Chauncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauncey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chauncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chauncey in 1942 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauncey 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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