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Chavier Family History

Chavier 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: Clavier, Chaves, Haver, Javier, Chander, Cazier, Chalker, Shaver

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Where is the Chavier family from?

You can see how Chavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chavier families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Chavier families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavier's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chavier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavier 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 Chavier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Handyman
    100%

What Chavier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Chavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavier 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Chavier. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chavier. For the veterans among your Chavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chavier in 1968 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavier 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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