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Chavellier Family History

Chavellier 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: Chevallier, Chevalier, Callier, Charlier, Cornellier, Caillier

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Where is the Chavellier family from?

You can see how Chavellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavellier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chavellier family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavellier's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chavellier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavellier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Chavellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavellier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chavellier. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chavellier. For the veterans among your Chavellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavellier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Chavellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chavellier in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chavellier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavellier 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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