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Chimney Family History

Chimney 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: Chumney, Chipley, Whitney, Cheney, Chidsey, Chumley, Chaney, Charney

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Where is the Chimney family from?

You can see how Chimney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chimney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chimney families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chimney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chimney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimney 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 Chimney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chimney. 100% of Chimney 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 Chimney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Chimney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimney 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chimney. 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 233 military records available for the last name Chimney. For the veterans among your Chimney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Chimney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chimney in 1969 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimney 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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