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Chauffe Family History

Chauffe 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: Chausse, Hauff, Chaffee, Chaffey, Cuffe, Chafee, Chafe, Haufe

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Where is the Chauffe family from?

You can see how Chauffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chauffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chauffe families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chauffe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chauffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chauffe 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 Chauffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chauffe. 50% of Chauffe 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%
  • Collector
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Chauffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Chauffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauffe 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chauffe. 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 151 military records available for the last name Chauffe. For the veterans among your Chauffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauffe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chauffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chauffe in 1961 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chauffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauffe 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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