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Chaffaut Family History

Chaffaut 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: Chalfant, Hoffart, Schaffert, Ghaffari, Chateau, Chaffin, Chaffee

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Where is the Chaffaut family from?

You can see how Chaffaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffaut family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Chaffaut families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chaffaut's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chaffaut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffaut 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 28 census records available for the last name Chaffaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffaut 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chaffaut. 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 Chaffaut. For the veterans among your Chaffaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffaut lifespan?

Average Chaffaut life expectancy in 1986 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaffaut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffaut 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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