Origins of the Cheyne surname
About the Cheynes
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Interesting facts about Cheyne
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cheyne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Cheyne first names?
John
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Cheynes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cheynes in 1921
Knitter
47
Domestic Servant
39
Dressmaker
30
Farmers Wife
21
F S
19
Common male occupations for Cheynes in 1921
Fisherman
109
Farm Servant
72
Farmer
49
Crofter
43
Tailor
35
