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Chockley Name Meaning

English: variant of Shockley .

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


Similar surnames: Shockley, Hackley, Hockley, Checkley, Shocklee, Chandley, Thorley

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Where is the Chockley family from?

You can see how Chockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chockley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chockley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Chockley families living in Middlesex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Chockley's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Chockley families in 1891.
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What did your Chockley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chockley. 40% of Chockley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chockley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chockley were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chockley 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chockley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Chockley. For the veterans among your Chockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chockley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chockley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chockley in 1956 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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