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Chunley Family History

Chunley 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: Chumley, Hunley, Chanley, Hanley, Henley, Chandley, Chipley, Huntley

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Where is the Chunley family from?

You can see how Chunley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chunley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chunley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chunley families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chunley's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chunley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chunley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chunley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chunley. 100% of Chunley 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
    100%
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What Chunley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Chunley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chunley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chunley. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chunley. For the veterans among your Chunley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chunley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Chunley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chunley in 1981 was 83, and 76 in 1984.

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