This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chataigne family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chataigne Family History

Chataigne 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: Champagne, Chastain, Chattin, Champigny, Chatwin, Chavanne, Chahine

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chataigne family from?

You can see how Chataigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chataigne family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chataigne families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chataigne's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chataigne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chataigne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chataigne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Chataigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chataigne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chataigne

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Chataigne. 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.

View all Chataigne immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Chataigne. For the veterans among your Chataigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chataigne military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chataigne family history

Discover More

What is the average Chataigne lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Chataigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chataigne in 1993 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chataigne 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chataigne family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial