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Chaudron Family History

Chaudron Surname Meaning

French: from chaudron ‘cauldron’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of cauldrons.

Probably also a habitational name from (Le) Chaudron, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Chaudron family from?

You can see how Chaudron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaudron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaudron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Chaudron families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaudron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chaudron families in 1911.
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What did your Chaudron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaudron. 60% of Chaudron men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Chaudron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Chaudron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaudron 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Chaudron. 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 101 military records available for the last name Chaudron. For the veterans among your Chaudron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaudron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chaudron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chaudron in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaudron 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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