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Chuey Family History

Chuey 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: Chudy, Couey, Huey, Shuey, Cruey, Chu, Chae, Carey, Chew, Chen

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Where is the Chuey family from?

You can see how Chuey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chuey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chuey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chuey families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chuey's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Chuey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chuey 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 Chuey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Office Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chuey. 27% of Chuey men worked as a Labor and 34% of Chuey women worked as an Office Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chuey were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Labor
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Girl
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Chuey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chuey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chuey 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Chuey. 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 158 military records available for the last name Chuey. For the veterans among your Chuey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chuey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chuey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chuey in 1961 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chuey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chuey 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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