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Chardon Family History

Chardon Surname Meaning

French:: variant of Cardon. habitational name from (Le) Chardon the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Chardon family from?

You can see how Chardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chardon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Chardon families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Chardon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chardon families in 1891.
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What did your Chardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chardon. 34% of Chardon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chardon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chardon were Mecnico and Secretary.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mecnico
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Chardon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chardon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chardon. 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 335 military records available for the last name Chardon. For the veterans among your Chardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chardon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chardon in 1952 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chardon 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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