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Cheaney Family History

Cheaney Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire of Norman origin): variant of Chaney.

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


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Where is the Cheaney family from?

You can see how Cheaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Cheaney families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cheaney's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Cheaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cheaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheaney. 70% of Cheaney 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Tailors Machinist
    10%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Cheaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cheaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheaney 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Cheaney. 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 598 military records available for the last name Cheaney. For the veterans among your Cheaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheaney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cheaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cheaney in 1959 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheaney 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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