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Choiniere Family History

Choiniere Name Meaning

French Canadian (Choinière): altered form of Chaunière apparently a habitational name from La Chaunière the name of several places mainly in the northwestern part of France. The surnames Choinière and Chaunière are also found in France but are of different origin and very rare there. Compare Sweeney .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chartier, Hollier, Cloutier, Chevrier, Chenier, Crowner, Counter

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Where is the Choiniere family from?

You can see how Choiniere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choiniere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Choiniere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Choiniere family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choiniere's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Choiniere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choiniere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Choiniere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choiniere. 24% of Choiniere men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Choiniere women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Choiniere were Painter and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Choiniere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choiniere 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Choiniere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 513 military records available for the last name Choiniere. For the veterans among your Choiniere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choiniere lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Choiniere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Choiniere in 1952 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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