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Chalkey Family History

Chalkey Surname 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: Chalkley, Chalker, Halley, Whaley, Caley, Calvey, Halsey, Chalk

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Where is the Chalkey family from?

You can see how Chalkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Chalkey families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chalkey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chalkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chalkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chalkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chalkey. 60% of Chalkey men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Chalkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Chalkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalkey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chalkey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Chalkey. For the veterans among your Chalkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalkey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Chalkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chalkey in 1956 was 59, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chalkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalkey 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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