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Chauis Family History

Chauis 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: Chavis, Chausse, Chaves, Claus, Chapin, Chain, Chai, Chevis, Haus

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Where is the Chauis family from?

You can see how Chauis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chauis family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Chauis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chauis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chauis 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 Chauis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chauis. 59% of Chauis 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
    59%
  • Farmer
    42%

What Chauis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Chauis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chauis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chauis. For the veterans among your Chauis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauis lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chauis

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