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Chaffeur Family History

Chaffeur 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: Schaffer, Haffer, Chaffee, Chaffey, Shaffer, Huffer, Lafleur

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Where is the Chaffeur family from?

You can see how Chaffeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffeur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaffeur family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaffeur's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaffeur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffeur 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 21 census records available for the last name Chaffeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffeur 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chaffeur. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chaffeur. For the veterans among your Chaffeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffeur lifespan?

Average Chaffeur life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaffeur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffeur 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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