Origins of the Chenney surname
About the Chenneys
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Interesting facts about Chenney
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We have for the Chenney surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Chenney first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chenneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chenneys in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Housemaid Domestic Servant
2
Living On Own Means
2
Button Holer
1
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Chenneys in 1921
Iron Ore Miner
3
Colliers Son
2
Gardener
2
General Labourer
2
Police Constable
2
