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Chatagnier Family History

Chatagnier Surname Meaning

French (Châtagnier):: variant of Châtaignier from châtaignier ‘chestnut tree’ topographic name for someone living by a chestnut tree or a group of them.

Alternatively, it is a habitational name from (Le) Châtaignier, the name of several places in various parts of France.

The term also serves as a habitational name from Châtagnier, which refers to multiple locations in France.

Both usages share the same etymology as the first one mentioned.

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


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Where is the Chatagnier family from?

You can see how Chatagnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatagnier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chatagnier families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chatagnier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chatagnier families in 1920.
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What did your Chatagnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chatagnier. 31% of Chatagnier men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Traveler
    16%

What Chatagnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Chatagnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatagnier 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Chatagnier. 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 126 military records available for the last name Chatagnier. For the veterans among your Chatagnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatagnier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chatagnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chatagnier in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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