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Chestney Family History

Chestney Surname Meaning

see Cheney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chestney family from?

You can see how Chestney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chestney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chestney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Chestney families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chestney's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chestney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chestney 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 Chestney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chestney. 25% of Chestney men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Chestney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chestney were Gardener Private and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    17%
  • Gardener Private
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

What Chestney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chestney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chestney 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Chestney. 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 454 military records available for the last name Chestney. For the veterans among your Chestney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chestney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chestney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chestney in 1965 was 76, and 18 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chestney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chestney 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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