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Chenevey Family History

Chenevey 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, Cheever, Chenevert, Chenery, Cheeley, Henley, Chandley

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Where is the Chenevey family from?

You can see how Chenevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenevey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Chenevey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenevey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chenevey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenevey 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 Chenevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenevey. 36% of Chenevey 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
    36%
  • Farm Oper
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Chenevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Chenevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenevey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chenevey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chenevey. For the veterans among your Chenevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenevey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chenevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chenevey in 1963 was 75, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chenevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenevey 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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