Chainey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chainey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chainey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 16
Blacksmith 3
Carpenter 3
Farmer 3
Shoe Maker 2
Female Servant 2
Painter 1
Blacksmith Journeyman 1
Carrier 1
Independent 1
Lab 1
Tailor 1
Tallow Chandler 1
Shoe Binder 1
Smith 1
Gardener 1
Flax Mill 1

Chainey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cheney 71% 6,274
2 Chaney 86% 5,106
3 Chainey 100% 1,679
4 Cheyney 71% 813
5 Chiney 86% 436
6 Chenney 71% 332
7 Cheaney 71% 207
8 Cheeney 71% 165
9 Cheny 57% 142

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The surname Chainey is the 3rd most popular variant of Cheney.

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