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Chagnon Family History

Chagnon Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of chagne ‘oak tree’ a regional variant of chêne (see Chene).

It may also be a habitational name from (Le) Chagnon, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Chagnon family from?

You can see how Chagnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagnon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chagnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 870 Chagnon families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Chagnon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chagnon families in 1911.
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What did your Chagnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chagnon. 100% of Chagnon women worked as a None.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chagnon. 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 Chagnon. For the veterans among your Chagnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagnon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chagnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chagnon in 1945 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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