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Chenette Family History

Chenette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Chenet itself an (intermediate) altered form of Cheney.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Chenette family from?

You can see how Chenette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chenette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Chenette families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Chenette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chenette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chenette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenette. 23% of Chenette men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Chenette women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenette were Stationary Fireman and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Caretaker
    14%
  • Stationary Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chenette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenette 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Chenette. 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 552 military records available for the last name Chenette. For the veterans among your Chenette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chenette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chenette in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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