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Cheyney Family History

Cheyney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Chaney.

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


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Where is the Cheyney family from?

You can see how Cheyney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheyney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheyney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cheyney families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cheyney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cheyney families in 1911.
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What did your Cheyney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheyney. 22% of Cheyney men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Cheyney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheyney were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Cheyney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cheyney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheyney 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Cheyney. 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 741 military records available for the last name Cheyney. For the veterans among your Cheyney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheyney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cheyney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cheyney in 1953 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheyney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheyney 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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