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Chavaux Family History

Chavaux 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: Chaloux, Chavana, Chavous, Chaves, Havas, Cava, Cavan, Champoux

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Where is the Chavaux family from?

You can see how Chavaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chavaux families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavaux's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chavaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chavaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paint Sprayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chavaux. 100% of Chavaux men worked as a Paint Sprayer.

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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

  • Paint Sprayer
    100%

What Chavaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Chavaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavaux 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chavaux. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chavaux. For the veterans among your Chavaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavaux lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Chavaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chavaux in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chavaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavaux 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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