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Chezne Family History

Chezne 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: Chene, Cherne, Cheyne, Chen, Cheng, Cerne, Chez, Henne, Cheney

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Where is the Chezne family from?

You can see how Chezne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chezne family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Chezne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Chezne family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Chezne's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chezne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Chezne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chezne 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chezne. 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 Chezne. For the veterans among your Chezne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chezne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chezne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chezne

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