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Chavalas Family History

Chavalas 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: Chvala, Chavana, Charles, Chaves, Havas, Hakala, Hallas, Avalos

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Where is the Chavalas family from?

You can see how Chavalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chavalas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chavalas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chavalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Chavalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavalas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chavalas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Chavalas. For the veterans among your Chavalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavalas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Chavalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chavalas in 1956 was 70, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavalas 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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