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Chimley Family History

Chimley 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: Chipley, Chumley, Chisley, Cilley, Shipley, Crumley, Chidsey, Chesley

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Where is the Chimley family from?

You can see how Chimley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Chimley families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Chimley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimley 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 Chimley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Costumier (partner) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chimley. 100% of Chimley women worked as a Costumier (partner).

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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

  • Costumier (partner)
    100%

What Chimley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Chimley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chimley. 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 Chimley. For the veterans among your Chimley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Chimley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chimley in 1975 was 60, and 42 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimley 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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