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Chafens Family History

Chafens 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: Chaves, Havens, Hafen, Chazen, Hagens, Chafetz, Chasen, Chafin

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Where is the Chafens family from?

You can see how Chafens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chafens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chafens families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Chafens's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chafens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Chafens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chafens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chafens. For the veterans among your Chafens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Chafens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chafens in 1973 was 92, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafens 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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