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Chaffen Family History

Chaffen 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: Chaffin, Chaffee, Chaffey, Draffen, Schaffer, Whiffen, Haffer

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Where is the Chaffen family from?

You can see how Chaffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chaffen families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chaffen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chaffen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffen 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 Chaffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Chaffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chaffen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Chaffen. For the veterans among your Chaffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chaffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chaffen in 1965 was 63, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffen 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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