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Chavey Family History

Chavey 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, Chaney, Havey, Cavey, Cravey, Chavez, Chasey, Chae, Harvey

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Where is the Chavey family from?

You can see how Chavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chavey families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chavey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Chavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavey 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 Chavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chavey. 100% of Chavey 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
    100%

What Chavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavey 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Chavey. 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 187 military records available for the last name Chavey. For the veterans among your Chavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chavey in 1955 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chavey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavey 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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