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Chey Family History

Chey Surname Meaning

Cambodian: from a Khmer word of Sanskrit origin meaning ‘victory’.

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


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Where is the Chey family from?

You can see how Chey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chey family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chey 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 Chey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chey. 50% of Chey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chey were Waiter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Chey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Chey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chey 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Chey. 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 348 military records available for the last name Chey. For the veterans among your Chey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chey in 1962 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chey 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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