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Chateauneuf Family History

Chateauneuf Surname Meaning

French (Châteauneuf): habitational name from Châteauneuf (or Château Neuf), the name of numerous places in various parts of France.

It originates from château neuf ‘new castle’.

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


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Where is the Chateauneuf family from?

You can see how Chateauneuf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chateauneuf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chateauneuf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 110 Chateauneuf families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chateauneuf's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chateauneuf families in 1911.
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What did your Chateauneuf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chateauneuf. 30% of Chateauneuf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chateauneuf women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Chateauneuf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chateauneuf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chateauneuf 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chateauneuf. 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 462 military records available for the last name Chateauneuf. For the veterans among your Chateauneuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chateauneuf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chateauneuf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chateauneuf in 1961 was 56, and 63 in 2003.

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