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Chayne Family History

Chayne Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crayne, Cheyne, Thayne, Hayne, Shayne, Chang, Chae, Cane, Carne

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Where is the Chayne family from?

You can see how Chayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chayne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Chayne families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chayne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chayne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chayne. 100% of Chayne men worked as a Carpenter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Chayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 215 immigration records available for the last name Chayne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Chayne. For the veterans among your Chayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Chayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chayne in 1965 was 60, and 68 in 1998.

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