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Churchley Family History

Churchley Surname Meaning

denoting someone who lived ‘(by the) clearing with a church’ from Middle English chirche + le(y).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Churchley family from?

You can see how Churchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Churchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Churchley families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Churchley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Churchley families in 1891.
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What did your Churchley 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 Churchley. 50% of Churchley men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Churchley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Churchley were Bricklayer and Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Domestic
    5%

What Churchley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Churchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchley 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Churchley. 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 208 military records available for the last name Churchley. For the veterans among your Churchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Churchley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Churchley in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Churchley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churchley 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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