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Chavard Family History

Chavard 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: Havard, Hazard, Chard, Harvard, Chavarin, Savard, Canard, Bravard

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Where is the Chavard family from?

You can see how Chavard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavard family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Chavard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Chavard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chavard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Chavard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chavard. 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 Chavard. For the veterans among your Chavard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Chavard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chavard in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavard 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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