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Chenen Family History

Chenen 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, Cheney, Coenen, Chinen, Chen, Cheng, Henn, Chernin, Heien

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Where is the Chenen family from?

You can see how Chenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chenen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenen 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 Chenen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chenen. 100% of Chenen men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Chenen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Chenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chenen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chenen. For the veterans among your Chenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Chenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chenen in 1987 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenen 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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