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Chauve Family History

Chauve 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: Chae, Chausse, Cave, Chaves, Chase, Chance, Hauge, Chasse, Sauve

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chauve 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 98 census records available for the last name Chauve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauve 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Chauve. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chauve. For the veterans among your Chauve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauve lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Chauve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chauve in 1985 was 107, and 74 in 2002.

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