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Champayne Family History

Champayne 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: Champagne, Champine, Champion, Campana, Campano, Champigny, Campione

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Where is the Champayne family from?

You can see how Champayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Champayne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Champayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Champayne family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Champayne's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Champayne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Champayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Champayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Champayne. 35% of Champayne men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Champayne women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Champayne were Farmer Helper and Secretary. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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What Champayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Champayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Champayne 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Champayne. 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 45 military records available for the last name Champayne. For the veterans among your Champayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Champayne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Champayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Champayne in 1954 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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