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Chenard Family History

Chenard Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from Old French chenes 'white hair' (from Latin canus 'white hoary gray').

French: topographic name derived from Old French chesne 'oak' (see Chene).

French Canadian (also Chénard): altered form of French Chanal itself a variant of Canal.

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


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Where is the Chenard family from?

You can see how Chenard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chenard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Chenard families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chenard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chenard families in 1891.
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What did your Chenard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Cementer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenard. 20% of Chenard men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Chenard women worked as a Shoe Cementer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenard were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Cementer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chenard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenard 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Chenard. 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 573 military records available for the last name Chenard. For the veterans among your Chenard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenard lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chenard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chenard in 1944 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenard 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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