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Chenera Family History

Chenera 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: Chenery, Chandra, Chene, Cheney, Chenier, Chavera, Chimera, Cheers

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Chenera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenera 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chenera. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chenera. For the veterans among your Chenera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenera lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Chenera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chenera in 1982 was 68, and 69 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenera 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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