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Chafero Family History

Chafero 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: Calero, Hafer, Chayer, Charo, Chavera, Camero, Cafaro, Cafiero

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Where is the Chafero family from?

You can see how Chafero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafero family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chafero family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chafero's in USA. California had the highest population of Chafero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Chafero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafero 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chafero. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chafero. For the veterans among your Chafero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafero lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chafero

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