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Chaigncan Family History

Chaigncan 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: Chagnon, Carignan, Chauhan, Magnan, Chance, Craigen, Christian

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Where is the Chaigncan family from?

You can see how Chaigncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaigncan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Chaigncan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chaigncan family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaigncan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chaigncan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Chaigncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaigncan 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 Chaigncan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chaigncan. For the veterans among your Chaigncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaigncan

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