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Cheynet Family History

Cheynet 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: Cheyne, Cheyney, Chene, Cheney, Cherney, Cherne, Chesney, Heyne

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Where is the Cheynet family from?

You can see how Cheynet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheynet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheynet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheynet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cheynet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheynet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cheynet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Cheynet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheynet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cheynet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cheynet. For the veterans among your Cheynet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheynet lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Cheynet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheynet in 1998 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheynet 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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