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Chumlea Family History

Chumlea 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: Chumley, Crumley, Chumney, Chumbler, Chamlee, Chumbley, Charles

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Where is the Chumlea family from?

You can see how Chumlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chumlea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chumlea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chumlea families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Chumlea's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chumlea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chumlea 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 Chumlea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chumlea. 100% of Chumlea men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chumlea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Chumlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chumlea 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chumlea. 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 34 military records available for the last name Chumlea. For the veterans among your Chumlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chumlea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chumlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chumlea in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chumlea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chumlea 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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