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Chaumont Family History

Chaumont Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from any of numerous places called Chaumont ‘bald mountain’ (ultimately from Latin calvus mons) for example in Cher, Orne, Jura, Haute-Savoie.

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Chaumont in Orne (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Chaumont family from?

You can see how Chaumont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaumont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaumont families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Chaumont families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chaumont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaumont families in 1891.
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What did your Chaumont ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaumont. 35% of Chaumont men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaumont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaumont 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Chaumont. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chaumont. For the veterans among your Chaumont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaumont lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chaumont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chaumont in 1968 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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