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Chumey Family History

Chumey 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: Chumley, Chumney, Chudy, Crumley, Cheney, Causey, Couey, Chute, Cumby

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Where is the Chumey family from?

You can see how Chumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chumey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chumey families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Chumey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chumey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chumey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chumey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Chumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chumey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chumey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chumey. For the veterans among your Chumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chumey lifespan?

Average Chumey life expectancy in 1974 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chumey 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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