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Chaufty Family History

Chaufty 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: Charity, Chaffey, Chaudry, Chauhan, Chausse, Chantry, Haut, Harty

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Where is the Chaufty family from?

You can see how Chaufty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaufty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaufty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Chaufty families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Chaufty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chaufty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaufty 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 Chaufty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaufty. 100% of Chaufty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chaufty women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Chaufty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Chaufty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaufty 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chaufty. 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 54 military records available for the last name Chaufty. For the veterans among your Chaufty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaufty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Chaufty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chaufty in 1963 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaufty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaufty 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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