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Cheley Family History

Cheley 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: Cheney, Chesley, Sheley, Cheeley, Cowley, Henley, Seeley, Chipley

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Where is the Cheley family from?

You can see how Cheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Cheley families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cheley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheley 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 Cheley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheley. 100% of Cheley 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%

What Cheley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Cheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheley 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Cheley. 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 99 military records available for the last name Cheley. For the veterans among your Cheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cheley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cheley in 1950 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheley 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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