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Chenever Family History

Chenever 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: Cheever, Chenevert, Chenier, Cheevers, Chandler, Cleaver, Wheeler

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Where is the Chenever family from?

You can see how Chenever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenever family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chenever families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Chenever families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenever's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chenever families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Chenever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenever 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chenever. 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 Chenever. For the veterans among your Chenever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenever lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chenever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chenever in 1959 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenever 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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