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Chaignon Family History

Chaignon 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, Channon, Chaisson, Cannon, Chilton, Chino, Charlton

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Where is the Chaignon family from?

You can see how Chaignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaignon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chaignon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chaignon family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaignon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Chaignon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Chaignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaignon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chaignon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chaignon. For the veterans among your Chaignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaignon lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Chaignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chaignon in 1993 was 94, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaignon 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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