Origins of the Cheny surname
About the Chenys
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Interesting facts about Cheny
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cheny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Chenys most likely to marry?
Cheney Or Cheny Or Chanas
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Our tell us which families married Chenys.
What are the most common Cheny first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Chenys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chenys in 1921
Annuitant
2
At Home
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Umbrella Coverer
2
Baker's Wife
1
Common male occupations for Chenys in 1921
Coal Miner
3
Feltmaker
2
Sorting Clerk Post Office
2
Ag Labourer
1
Baker
1
