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Chernault Family History

Chernault Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chenault or Cheneau.

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


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Where is the Chernault family from?

You can see how Chernault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chernault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chernault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Chernault families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chernault's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chernault families in 1880.
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What did your Chernault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chernault. 100% of Chernault 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 Chernault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Chernault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chernault 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Chernault. 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 70 military records available for the last name Chernault. For the veterans among your Chernault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chernault lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chernault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chernault in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chernault 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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