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Chenet Family History

Chenet 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, Chenot, Chen, Cheng, Cornet, Cherek, Chaney, Cherney

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Where is the Chenet family from?

You can see how Chenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chenet families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chenet's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chenet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenet 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 Chenet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Coordinator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenet. 60% of Chenet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chenet women worked as a Sales Coordinator.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Coordinator
    100%

What Chenet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chenet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenet 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Chenet. 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 247 military records available for the last name Chenet. For the veterans among your Chenet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chenet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chenet in 1965 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chenet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenet 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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