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Chagnot Family History

Chagnot 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: Chagnon, Chabot, Chant, Channon, Chenot, Charlot, Hadnot, Chang

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Where is the Chagnot family from?

You can see how Chagnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagnot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chagnot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Chagnot families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chagnot's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chagnot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagnot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chagnot ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Chagnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagnot 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Chagnot. 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 68 military records available for the last name Chagnot. For the veterans among your Chagnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagnot lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Chagnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chagnot in 1948 was 46, and 68 in 2001.

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