Origins of the Cheeney surname
About the Cheeneys
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Interesting facts about Cheeney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cheeney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Cheeneys most likely to marry?
Cheney Or Cheeney Or Cheenys
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Our tell us which families married Cheeneys.
What are the most common Cheeney first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Cheeneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cheeneys in 1921
Dress Maker
2
House Keeper
2
Housewife
2
Milkseller
2
Assistant In Bazaar ? F?
1
Common male occupations for Cheeneys in 1921
General Labourer
4
Shoe Finisher
3
Bricksetter
2
Iron Miner
2
Joiner
2
