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Chaye Family History

Chaye 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: Chae, Chase, Haye, Caye, Chayer, Chay, Chace, Chafe, Chaya, Chang

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Where is the Chaye family from?

You can see how Chaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Chaye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chaye families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaye 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 Chaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaye. 100% of Chaye women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chaye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Chaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaye 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chaye. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chaye. For the veterans among your Chaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaye lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Chaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chaye in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaye 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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