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Chenault Family History

Chenault Surname Meaning

French: variant of Cheneau and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Compare Chennault, Chernault, Chinault, Shenault, and Shinault.

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


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Where is the Chenault family from?

You can see how Chenault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chenault family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenault's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chenault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenault 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 Chenault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenault. 22% of Chenault men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Chenault women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenault were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Chenault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenault 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Chenault. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Chenault. For the veterans among your Chenault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenault lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chenault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Chenault in 1948 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenault 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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