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Chavaria Family History

Chavaria Surname Meaning

Indian (from the Marwar region of Gujarat and Goa): from a derivative of the Hindi dialect word chavar ‘cane basket’. Such baskets were used by sweepers to carry refuse.

The community bearing this name traditionally followed the occupation of refuse collectors and sweepers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chavaria family from?

You can see how Chavaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavaria family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavaria families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Chavaria families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Chavaria's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chavaria families in 1911.
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What did your Chavaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavaria. 71% of Chavaria men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Chavaria women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chavaria were Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    71%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Chavaria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chavaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavaria 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Chavaria. 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 61 military records available for the last name Chavaria. For the veterans among your Chavaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavaria lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chavaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chavaria in 1968 was 31, and 80 in 2003.

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