Origins of the Chayney surname
About the Chayneys
We have a total of 114 records for people with the last name Chayney.
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Interesting facts about Chayney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Chayneys most likely to marry?
Armestrongs
&
Bagwills
What are the most common Chayney first names?
Thomas
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Chayneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Chayneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1
Almswoman
1
Charwoman
1
D/o George William Chayney; Baker
1
Drapers Assistant
1
Commmon male occupations for Chayneys in 1921
Clerk
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Assistant
1
Brass Finisher Apprentice
1
Brewers Clerk
1
