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Chenze Family History

Chenze 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, Henze, Chen, Cheng, Chance, Chez, Henne, Cheney, Henzel

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Chenze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenze 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chenze. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chenze. For the veterans among your Chenze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenze lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chenze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chenze in 1948 was 31, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenze 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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