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Chavira Family History

Chavira Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chavira family from?

You can see how Chavira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Chavira families living in New Mexico. This was about 91% of all the recorded Chavira's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Chavira families in 1880.
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What did your Chavira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavira. 40% of Chavira men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chavira women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chavira were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chavira. 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 598 military records available for the last name Chavira. For the veterans among your Chavira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavira lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chavira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chavira in 1948 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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