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Chemeaux Family History

Chemeaux 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: Comeaux, Champoux, Chateau, Champeau, Cremeans, Meaux, Comeau

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Where is the Chemeaux family from?

You can see how Chemeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemeaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chemeaux family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chemeaux's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chemeaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemeaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Chemeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemeaux 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chemeaux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chemeaux. For the veterans among your Chemeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chemeaux lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Chemeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chemeaux in 1996 was 85, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chemeaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chemeaux 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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