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Chamlee Family History

Chamlee Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Chumley.

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


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Where is the Chamlee family from?

You can see how Chamlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chamlee families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Chamlee's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Chamlee families in 1891.
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What did your Chamlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chamlee. 100% of Chamlee 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chamlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamlee 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Chamlee. 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 297 military records available for the last name Chamlee. For the veterans among your Chamlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamlee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chamlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chamlee in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamlee 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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