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Chandlee Family History

Chandlee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chandley.

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


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Where is the Chandlee family from?

You can see how Chandlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chandlee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Chandlee families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chandlee's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Chandlee families in 1911.
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What did your Chandlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chandlee. 100% of Chandlee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chandlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandlee 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Chandlee. 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 392 military records available for the last name Chandlee. For the veterans among your Chandlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandlee lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chandlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chandlee in 1950 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandlee 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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