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Chetney Family History

Chetney 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, Cherney, Chesney, Cheaney, Cheyney, Cerney, Whitney, Heaney

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Where is the Chetney family from?

You can see how Chetney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chetney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chetney families living in Isle of Man. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chetney's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Chetney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetney 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 Chetney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chetney. 60% of Chetney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chetney women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Chetney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Chetney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetney 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chetney. 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 177 military records available for the last name Chetney. For the veterans among your Chetney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chetney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chetney in 1950 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chetney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetney 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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