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Chenea Family History

Chenea 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: Chene, Cheney, Chen, Cheng, Cherek, Chaney, Cherney, Cherne, Coenen

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Where is the Chenea family from?

You can see how Chenea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chenea family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chenea's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chenea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenea 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 Chenea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenea. 100% of Chenea men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chenea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Chenea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenea 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Chenea. 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 42 military records available for the last name Chenea. For the veterans among your Chenea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenea lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Chenea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chenea in 1967 was 44, and 61 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chenea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenea 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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