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Chataignier Family History

Chataignier 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: Chatagnier, Chevalier, Challender, Chander, Schattner, Champagne

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Where is the Chataignier family from?

You can see how Chataignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chataignier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chataignier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chataignier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chataignier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chataignier 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 Chataignier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chataignier. 100% of Chataignier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chataignier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Chataignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chataignier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chataignier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chataignier. For the veterans among your Chataignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chataignier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Chataignier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chataignier in 1973 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chataignier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chataignier 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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