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Chafa Family History

Chafa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chapa, Chana, Chada, Chafe, Chaya, Hata, Chang, Chae, Chao, Cala

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Where is the Chafa family from?

You can see how Chafa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chafa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chafa family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chafa's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Chafa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafa 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 Chafa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chafa. 100% of Chafa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Chafa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Chafa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafa 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chafa. 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 45 military records available for the last name Chafa. For the veterans among your Chafa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chafa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chafa in 1963 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chafa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafa 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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