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Chafran Family History

Chafran 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: Shafran, Chauhan, Safran, Szafran, Chandran, Haran, Chapman, Chatman

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Where is the Chafran family from?

You can see how Chafran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafran family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chafran family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Chafran's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chafran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafran 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 31 census records available for the last name Chafran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafran 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Chafran. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chafran. For the veterans among your Chafran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafran lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Chafran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chafran in 1978 was 93, and 88 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafran 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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