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Chasey Family History

Chasey Name Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire of Norman origin): habitational name from Chaussy in Seine-et-Oise (France).

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


Similar surnames: Rasey, Chaney, Hakey, Swasey, Carey, Basey, Chase, Chesley, Carsey

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Where is the Chasey family from?

You can see how Chasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chasey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Chasey families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chasey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chasey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chasey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chasey. 30% of Chasey men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Chasey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chasey were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Laundress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasey 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Chasey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 463 military records available for the last name Chasey. For the veterans among your Chasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chasey in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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