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Chagois Family History

Chagois Surname 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: Chargois, Challis, Chavis, Chavous, Hagos, Charles, Harris, Chaves

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Where is the Chagois family from?

You can see how Chagois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chagois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chagois families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chagois's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chagois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Chagois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagois 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chagois. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chagois. For the veterans among your Chagois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagois lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Chagois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chagois in 1986 was 32, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagois ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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