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Chandonnet Family History

Chandonnet Surname Meaning

French: variant of Chandonnay a habitational name from Chandonnay a place in Sarthe or perhaps a diminutive of Chandon a habitational name from any of the places so named in Indre-et-Loire, Loire, and Savoie.

The surname Chandonnet is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Chandonnet family from?

You can see how Chandonnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandonnet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chandonnet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 183 Chandonnet families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Chandonnet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chandonnet families in 1911.
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What did your Chandonnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chandonnet. 40% of Chandonnet men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Chandonnet women worked as a Rentire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chandonnet were Laborer and Minister Porter.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Revenue
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    50%
  • Minister Porter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chandonnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandonnet 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Chandonnet. 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 162 military records available for the last name Chandonnet. For the veterans among your Chandonnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandonnet lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chandonnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chandonnet in 1950 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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