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Chenay Family History

Chenay 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: Cheney, Henry, Chen, Cheng, Hendy, Shenoy, Cherry, Chene, Cenac

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Where is the Chenay family from?

You can see how Chenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chenay family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenay's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Chenay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenay 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 Chenay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenay. 100% of Chenay women worked as an Operator.

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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 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Chenay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Chenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenay 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Chenay. 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 45 military records available for the last name Chenay. For the veterans among your Chenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Chenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chenay in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenay 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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