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Chavent Family History

Chavent 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: Chaves, Craven, Chant, Cavett, Avent, Havens, Chavera, Haven, Charvet

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Where is the Chavent family from?

You can see how Chavent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chavent family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavent's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chavent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavent 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 14 census records available for the last name Chavent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavent 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Chavent. 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 Chavent. For the veterans among your Chavent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavent lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Chavent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chavent in 1966 was 73, and 48 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavent 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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