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Chatley Family History

Chatley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Chatley in Great Leighs (Essex).

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


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Where is the Chatley family from?

You can see how Chatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Chatley families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chatley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chatley families in 1891.
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What did your Chatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chatley. 100% of Chatley 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 Chatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatley 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Chatley. 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 190 military records available for the last name Chatley. For the veterans among your Chatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chatley in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatley 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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