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Chaflin Family History

Chaflin 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: Chaplin, Chaffin, Claflin, Chafin, Carlin, Hallin, Laflin, Hamlin

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Where is the Chaflin family from?

You can see how Chaflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaflin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaflin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Chaflin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaflin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chaflin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaflin 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 Chaflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chaflin. 100% of Chaflin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chaflin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Chaflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaflin 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chaflin. 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 117 military records available for the last name Chaflin. For the veterans among your Chaflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaflin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Chaflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chaflin in 1973 was 53, and 43 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaflin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaflin 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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