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Chamlee Name Meaning

Altered form of English Chumley .

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


Similar surnames: Shaklee, Hamley, Charlie, Chambley, Chandlee, Hamlen, Chamblee

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Where is the Chamlee family from?

You can see how Chamlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chamlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Chamlee families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chamlee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chamlee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chamlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chamlee. 34% of Chamlee men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Chamlee women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chamlee were Farming and Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chamlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamlee 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Chamlee. 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 297 military records available for the last name Chamlee. For the veterans among your Chamlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamlee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chamlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chamlee in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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