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Champoux Family History

Champoux Name Meaning

French:: habitational name from Champoux in Doubs Burgundy. variant of Champou a derivative of champ ‘field open land’ (see Champ ) or perhaps an altered form of Chamboux a dialect variant of Chambon . Compare Champeau and Shampo .

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


Similar surnames: Chaloux, Champeau, Campi, Campo, Campoli, Houx, Shamrock, Champagne

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Where is the Champoux family from?

You can see how Champoux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Champoux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Champoux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Champoux families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Champoux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Champoux families in 1891.
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What did your Champoux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Champoux. 22% of Champoux men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Champoux women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Champoux were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Champoux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Champoux 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Champoux. 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 674 military records available for the last name Champoux. For the veterans among your Champoux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Champoux lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Champoux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Champoux in 1956 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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