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Chanavas Family History

Chanavas 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: Canavan, Hanavan, Chaves, Navas, Havas, Chandran, Chandra, Canova

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Where is the Chanavas family from?

You can see how Chanavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chanavas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanavas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chanavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanavas 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 25 census records available for the last name Chanavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanavas 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 Chanavas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chanavas. For the veterans among your Chanavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanavas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Chanavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chanavas in 1969 was 68, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanavas 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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