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Chenis Family History

Chenis 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: Chevis, Phenis, Chen, Cheng, Schepis, Chernin, Benis, Chene, Cheney

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Where is the Chenis family from?

You can see how Chenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chenis families living in South Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chenis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Chenis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenis 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 Chenis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Chenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chenis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chenis. For the veterans among your Chenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chenis in 1963 was 88, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenis 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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