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Cheyne Name Meaning

English and Scottish (northeastern Scotland and Shetland): shortened form of Chaney of Norman origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chene, Chesney, Heyde, Cerne, Rhyne, Cheney, Crayne, Cherek, Shean

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Where is the Cheyne family from?

You can see how Cheyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 60 Cheyne families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cheyne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cheyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cheyne. 64% of Cheyne men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Engineer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Cheyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheyne 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cheyne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Cheyne. For the veterans among your Cheyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheyne lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cheyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cheyne in 1957 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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