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Chenney Family History

Chenney 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: Cheney, Cherney, Henney, Chesney, Clenney, Cheaney, Cheyney, Henley

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Where is the Chenney family from?

You can see how Chenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chenney families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chenney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chenney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenney 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 Chenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chenney. 100% of Chenney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenney 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Chenney. 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 213 military records available for the last name Chenney. For the veterans among your Chenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chenney in 1967 was 52, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenney 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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