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Chatenay Family History

Chatenay 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: Chateau, Catena, Cadena, Cheney, Chancy, Chatelain, Chaney, Charney

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Chatenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatenay 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Chatenay. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chatenay. For the veterans among your Chatenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatenay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Chatenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chatenay in 1968 was 74, and 86 in 1995.

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