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Mc Chesney Family History

Mc Chesney Name 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, Mcclenney, Mccleskey, Mcelheney, Mcelhenney

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Where is the Mc Chesney family from?

You can see how Mc Chesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Chesney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Chesney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Mc Chesney families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Mc Chesney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Chesney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Chesney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Chesney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Chesney. 100% of Mc Chesney men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mc Chesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Chesney 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Mc Chesney. 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 513 military records available for the last name Mc Chesney. For the veterans among your Mc Chesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Chesney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Mc Chesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mc Chesney in 1956 was 52, and 80 in 2000.

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