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Chanson Family History

Chanson 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: Hanson, Channon, Cranson, Chason, Cannon, Branson, Anson, Hasson

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Where is the Chanson family from?

You can see how Chanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Chanson families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Chanson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chanson. 34% of Chanson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chanson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chanson were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Soldier
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Chanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Chanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanson 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Chanson. 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 168 military records available for the last name Chanson. For the veterans among your Chanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chanson in 1965 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanson 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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