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Chauncy Family History

Chauncy Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of several places in France called Chancé for example in Ille-et-Villaine.

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


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Where is the Chauncy family from?

You can see how Chauncy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauncy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chauncy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Chauncy families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Chauncy's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Chauncy families in 1891.
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What did your Chauncy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chauncy. 100% of Chauncy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chauncy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauncy 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Chauncy. 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 273 military records available for the last name Chauncy. For the veterans among your Chauncy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauncy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chauncy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chauncy in 1964 was 69, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauncy 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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