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Chaudoin Family History

Chaudoin Surname Meaning

French: probably a variant of Chadouin from the ancient Germanic personal name Hadwin composed of the elements hathu ‘war’ + wini ‘friend’.

The surnames Chaudoin and Chadouin are very rare in France, the former being found mainly in Bouches-du-Rhône and Oise.

Compare Shadden, Shadoan, and Shadowen.

Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of French Chaudron.

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


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Where is the Chaudoin family from?

You can see how Chaudoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaudoin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaudoin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaudoin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaudoin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaudoin families in 1891.
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What did your Chaudoin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaudoin. 43% of Chaudoin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chaudoin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaudoin were Farm Hand and Housekeeping.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeping
    50%

What Chaudoin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaudoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaudoin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Chaudoin. 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 353 military records available for the last name Chaudoin. For the veterans among your Chaudoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaudoin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Chaudoin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chaudoin in 1949 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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