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Cheniae Family History

Cheniae 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: Cherian, Chene, Chenier, Henige, Cherniak, Chae, Chen, Cheng, Choice

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Where is the Cheniae family from?

You can see how Cheniae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheniae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheniae family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheniae's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheniae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheniae 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 37 census records available for the last name Cheniae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheniae 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 Cheniae. 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 Cheniae. For the veterans among your Cheniae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheniae lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Cheniae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cheniae in 1978 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheniae 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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