Charnley Family History

Charnley Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from an unlocated or unidentified place in Lancashire or nearby probably named with Celtic carn ‘cairn pile of stones’.

It is likely that the name combines elements from both Celtic and Old English origins.

The term carn refers to a pile of stones, a significant feature in the landscape.

Additionally, the Old English word lēah means ‘woodland clearing’, indicating a connection to the natural environment.

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

Similar surnames: Charley, Carnley, Chalkley, Chorley, Thornley, Hartley, Carley, Harley, Hanley, Chumley

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1K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Charnley family from?

You can see how Charnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Charnley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Charnley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,022 Charnley families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Charnley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Charnley families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Charnley 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 Charnley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton weaver and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Charnley. 15% of Charnley men worked as a Cotton weaver and 69% of Charnley women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Charnley were Motor driver and Incapacitated.

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Cotton weaver

15%

General labourer

10%

Dairy farmer

10%

Motor driver

Unpaid domestic duties

69%

Cotton weaver

Housewife

Incapacitated

What Charnley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Charnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Charnley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Charnley. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Charnley. For the veterans among your Charnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Charnley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Charnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Charnley in 1955 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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Charnley Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from an unlocated or unidentified place in Lancashire or nearby probably named with Celtic carn ‘cairn pile of stones’.

It is likely that the name combines elements from both Celtic and Old English origins.

The term carn refers to a pile of stones, a significant feature in the landscape.

Additionally, the Old English word lēah means ‘woodland clearing’, indicating a connection to the natural environment.

Compare Charley.

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

Where is the Charnley family from?

What did your Charnley ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cotton weaver

15%

General labourer

10%

Dairy farmer

10%

Motor driver

Unpaid domestic duties

69%

Cotton weaver

Housewife

Incapacitated

What Charnley family records will you find?

What is the average Charnley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Charnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Charnley in 1955 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

Charnley Family History

Charnley Surname Meaning

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What Charnley family records will you find?

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What is the average Charnley lifespan?

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Charnley Surname Meaning

101,000 record(s) for Charnley

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Where is the Charnley family from?

What did your Charnley ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Charnley family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Charnley family history

What is the average Charnley lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Charnley family tree

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