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Chanvin Family History

Chanvin 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: Chanin, Chauvin, Hankin, Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Chattin, Cantin

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Where is the Chanvin family from?

You can see how Chanvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chanvin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Chanvin families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chanvin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chanvin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanvin 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 Chanvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chanvin. 50% of Chanvin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Chanvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Chanvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanvin 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chanvin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Chanvin. For the veterans among your Chanvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanvin lifespan?

Average Chanvin life expectancy in 1996 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chanvin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanvin 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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