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Chaffold Family History

Chaffold 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: Saffold, Hafford, Crafford, Harold, Trafford, Stafford, Harford

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Where is the Chaffold family from?

You can see how Chaffold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chaffold families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaffold's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chaffold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffold 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 22 census records available for the last name Chaffold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chaffold. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chaffold. For the veterans among your Chaffold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffold lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Chaffold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chaffold in 1979 was 87, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffold 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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