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Chena Family History

Chena 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: Chen, Cheng, Chene, Cena, China, Chana, Chesna, Chea, Schena, Chang

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Where is the Chena family from?

You can see how Chena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chena family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Chena's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chena 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 Chena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chena. 50% of Chena men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Cultivation Contractor
    50%

What Chena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Chena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chena 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Chena. 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 67 military records available for the last name Chena. For the veterans among your Chena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chena lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Chena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chena in 1986 was 62, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chena 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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