Chesny Family History

Chesny 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: Cherny, Chesney, Chesky, Chesna, Chen, Cheng, Cressy, Cerny, Cherry, Chene

474	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
106	Military Records
56	Immigration Records
471	Census and Voter Lists
337	Member Trees

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Where is the Chesny family from?

You can see how Chesny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chesny family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chesny families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesny 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 Record

There are 471 census records available for the last name Chesny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Chesny. 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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Military Records

There are 106 military records available for the last name Chesny. For the veterans among your Chesny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chesny in 1972 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

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Chesny Surname Meaning

Where is the Chesny family from?

What Chesny family records will you find?

What is the average Chesny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chesny in 1972 was 70, and 90 in 2003.

Chesny Family History

Chesny Surname Meaning

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Chesny Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Chesny

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Where is the Chesny family from?

What Chesny family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Chesny family history

What is the average Chesny lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chesny family tree

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