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Cheyn Family History

Cheyn 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: Chen, Cheyne, Chern, Heyn, Chon, Chew, Shen, Cheng, Hey, Che

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Where is the Cheyn family from?

You can see how Cheyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheyn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cheyn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cheyn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheyn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cheyn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheyn 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 60 census records available for the last name Cheyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheyn 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cheyn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cheyn. For the veterans among your Cheyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cheyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cheyn in 1969 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheyn 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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