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The earliest occurrence of the Chainey surname in our family history documents is from 1534, and we currently have 9,771 records where Chainey appears . Here are a few more facts to get you started…
21 Chaineys were recorded as working in domestic service in the 1901 Census.
In the early 1900s Chaineys were most likely to live in London.
Not all Chaineys were law-abiding. We found 5 in criminal records.
23 Chaineys served in the First World War.
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