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Chenevy Family History

Chenevy 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, Chenery, Chene, Chaney, Cherney, Creevy, Chesney, Cheely

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Where is the Chenevy family from?

You can see how Chenevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenevy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chenevy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenevy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chenevy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenevy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Chenevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenevy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chenevy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chenevy. For the veterans among your Chenevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenevy lifespan?

Average Chenevy life expectancy in 1986 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenevy 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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