Cheneau Family History

Cheneau Surname Meaning

French (also Chêneau Chéneau) is a topographic name derived from a diminutive of Old French chesne, meaning ‘oak’ (see Chene).

It can also be a habitational name stemming from names such as (Le) Cheneau, (Le) Chêneau, or (Le) Chéneau, which are associated with several places in various parts of France.

This indicates a connection to the physical landscape or geographical features associated with these locations.

Additionally, similar names, such as Chenault, can be compared to understand further variations and associations related to this naming tradition.

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

Similar surnames: Chene, Cheney, Chateau, Reneau, Crepeau, Chenery, Deneau, Corneau, Thebeau, Chen

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11	Military Records
253	Immigration Records
141	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Cheneau family from?

You can see how Cheneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheneau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cheneau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cheneau families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cheneau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cheneau families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheneau 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 Cheneau family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 141 census records available for the last name Cheneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheneau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 253 immigration records available for the last name Cheneau. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cheneau. For the veterans among your Cheneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheneau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Cheneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cheneau in 1965 was 64, and 73 in 2000.

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Cheneau Surname Meaning

French (also Chêneau Chéneau) is a topographic name derived from a diminutive of Old French chesne, meaning ‘oak’ (see Chene).

It can also be a habitational name stemming from names such as (Le) Cheneau, (Le) Chêneau, or (Le) Chéneau, which are associated with several places in various parts of France.

This indicates a connection to the physical landscape or geographical features associated with these locations.

Additionally, similar names, such as Chenault, can be compared to understand further variations and associations related to this naming tradition.

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

Where is the Cheneau family from?

What Cheneau family records will you find?

What is the average Cheneau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Cheneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cheneau in 1965 was 64, and 73 in 2000.

Cheneau Family History

Cheneau Surname Meaning

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Cheneau Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Cheneau

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Where is the Cheneau family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Cheneau lifespan?

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