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Champney Family History

Champney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Chamness. Americanized form of French Champigny.

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


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Where is the Champney family from?

You can see how Champney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Champney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Champney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Champney families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Champney's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Champney families in 1911.
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What did your Champney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Champney. 24% of Champney men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Champney women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Champney were Farm Hand and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Champney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Champney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Champney 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Champney. 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 939 military records available for the last name Champney. For the veterans among your Champney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Champney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Champney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Champney in 1958 was 56, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Champney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Champney 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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