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Chadney Family History

Chadney Surname Meaning

from Chadnor (Herefs) recorded as Chabenore in 1086.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chadney family from?

You can see how Chadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chadney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Chadney families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chadney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chadney families in 1891.
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What did your Chadney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chadney. 67% of Chadney men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Chadney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chadney were Farm Labourer and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    67%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadney 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Chadney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Chadney. For the veterans among your Chadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chadney in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadney 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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