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Chénard Family History

Chénard 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: Chenard, Chard, Cunard, Conard, Connard, Canard, Henard, Rhynard

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Where is the Chénard family from?

You can see how Chénard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chénard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Chénard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chénard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chénard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chénard 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 Chénard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Cementer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chénard. 20% of Chénard men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chénard women worked as a Shoe Cementer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chénard were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Cementer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chénard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chénard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chénard. 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 Chénard. For the veterans among your Chénard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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