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Chumbley Family History

Chumbley Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Chumley.

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


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Where is the Chumbley family from?

You can see how Chumbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chumbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chumbley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 57 Chumbley families living in Essex. This was about 49% of all the recorded Chumbley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chumbley families in 1891.
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What did your Chumbley 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 Chumbley. 100% of Chumbley men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Chumbley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Chumbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chumbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chumbley 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Chumbley. 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 902 military records available for the last name Chumbley. For the veterans among your Chumbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chumbley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chumbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chumbley in 1952 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chumbley 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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