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Chauret Family History

Chauret Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chauré (via the intermediate form Choret): nickname derived from the Old French verb chaurer ‘to warm up to stir up’; or a rare variant of Chauray.

A habitational name from Chauray, a place in Deux-Sèvres.

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


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Where is the Chauret family from?

You can see how Chauret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauret family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chauret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Chauret families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chauret's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chauret families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chauret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chauret ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chauret. 50% of Chauret men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Chauret women worked as a Modiste.

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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
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    100%

What Chauret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chauret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauret 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Chauret. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chauret. For the veterans among your Chauret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauret lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Chauret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chauret in 1987 was 97, and 74 in 1995.

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