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Chenier Family History

Chenier Surname Meaning

French (Chénier): topographic name for someone who lived by an oak wood or in an area characterized by oak trees from a derivative of Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene); or a habitational name from Chénier, Chéniers, or (Le) Chesnier, names of several places in the west-central part of France of the same etymology.

Altered form (Chénier) of French Canadian Cheney.

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


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Where is the Chenier family from?

You can see how Chenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chenier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Chenier family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenier's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Chenier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenier 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 Chenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenier. 34% of Chenier men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Chenier women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenier were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Chenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenier 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Chenier. 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 564 military records available for the last name Chenier. For the veterans among your Chenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chenier in 1960 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenier 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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