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Chaigneau Family History

Chaigneau 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: Daigneau, Vigneau, Chateau, Champeau, Craighead, Charboneau, Craigen

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Where is the Chaigneau family from?

You can see how Chaigneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaigneau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaigneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chaigneau family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaigneau's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chaigneau families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Chaigneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaigneau 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Chaigneau. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chaigneau. For the veterans among your Chaigneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaigneau lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Chaigneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chaigneau in 1975 was 88, and 53 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaigneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaigneau 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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