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Chaff Family History

Chaff Surname Meaning

see Chaffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chaff family from?

You can see how Chaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Chaff families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chaff's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaff 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 Chaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaff. 100% of Chaff men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Chaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    16%

What Chaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaff 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Chaff. 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 281 military records available for the last name Chaff. For the veterans among your Chaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chaff in 1962 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaff 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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