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Chavasse Family History

Chavasse Surname Meaning

Typically eastern French name of obscure origin perhaps from an unlocated place-name derived from the regional verb chava ‘to dig’.

Perhaps a dialect variant of the surname Cabasse from a derivative of dialectal Old French cap ‘head’ for someone with a large head.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chavasse family from?

You can see how Chavasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavasse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavasse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Chavasse families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chavasse's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chavasse families in 1891.
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What did your Chavasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chavasse. 60% of Chavasse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Retired
    27%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chavasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavasse 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Chavasse. 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 312 military records available for the last name Chavasse. For the veterans among your Chavasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavasse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Chavasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chavasse in 1973 was 75, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavasse 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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