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Chafty Family History

Chafty 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: Chantry, Harty, Chitty, Hasty, Haft, Chancy, Chaney, Charity, Chant

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Where is the Chafty family from?

You can see how Chafty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafty family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chafty family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chafty's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chafty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chafty 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 15 census records available for the last name Chafty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafty 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chafty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chafty. For the veterans among your Chafty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafty lifespan?

Average Chafty life expectancy in 2004 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafty 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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