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Chenot Family History

Chenot Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene) or a habitational name from (Le) Chenot or (Le) Chênot.

Names of several places in the northern part of France of the same etymology.

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


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Where is the Chenot family from?

You can see how Chenot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chenot family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenot's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chenot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenot 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 Chenot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenot. 23% of Chenot men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Chenot women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenot were Janitor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Chenot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chenot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenot 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Chenot. 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 224 military records available for the last name Chenot. For the veterans among your Chenot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenot lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chenot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chenot in 1955 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenot 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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