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Chenier Name Meaning

French (Chénier): topographic name for someone who lived by an oak wood or in 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 westcentral part of France of the same etymology. Altered form (Chénier) of French Canadian Cheney

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


Similar surnames: Chene, Frenier, Crevier, Denier, Stenner, Chevrier, Venier, Chester

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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 1911 there were 414 Chenier families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Chenier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chenier families in 1911.
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.

What did your Chenier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chenier. 20% of Chenier men worked as a Journalier and 24% of Chenier women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenier were Labourer and Mnagre. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    24%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Mnagre
    16%
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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 Canada, 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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