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Mchesney Family History

Mchesney 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: Mcchesney, Chesney, Cheney, Chesley, Cherney, Mcgeeney, Mchaney

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Where is the Mchesney family from?

You can see how Mchesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mchesney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mchesney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mchesney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mchesney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mchesney families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mchesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mchesney 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mchesney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mchesney. For the veterans among your Mchesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mchesney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mchesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mchesney in 1965 was 44, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mchesney 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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