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Chaley Family History

Chaley Name 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: Whaley, Caley, Charley, Chaney, Haley, Chasey, Chanley, Craley

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Where is the Chaley family from?

You can see how Chaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Chaley families living in Georgia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chaley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Chaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaley. 43% of Chaley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farmr
    29%
  • Farming
    29%
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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Chaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Chaley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Chaley. For the veterans among your Chaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Chaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chaley in 1973 was 75, and 93 in 1995.

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