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Chaignot Family History

Chaignot 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: Chagnon, Chino, Chain, Chabot, Chant, Channon, Craigo, Chait, Haight

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Where is the Chaignot family from?

You can see how Chaignot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaignot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaignot family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaignot's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaignot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaignot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Chaignot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaignot 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chaignot. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chaignot. For the veterans among your Chaignot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaignot lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Chaignot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chaignot in 1959 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaignot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaignot 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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