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Chaffey Family History

Chaffey Surname Meaning

English (Dorset and Somerset of Norman origin): shortened form of Chaffin.

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


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Where is the Chaffey family from?

You can see how Chaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaffey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Chaffey families living in Dorset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chaffey's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chaffey families in 1891.
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What did your Chaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaffey. 12% of Chaffey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Chaffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaffey were Farm Carter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Leather Glove Cutter
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Farm Carter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Chaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chaffey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chaffey. For the veterans among your Chaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chaffey in 1951 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffey 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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