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Chauvette Family History

Chauvette Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chauvet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

In some cases possibly also French: from the feminine form of Chauvet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chauvette family from?

You can see how Chauvette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauvette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chauvette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Chauvette families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chauvette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chauvette families in 1891.
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What did your Chauvette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chauvette. 44% of Chauvette men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Chauvette women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chauvette were Menuisier and Employee.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Journalier
    40%
  • Charretier
    9%
  • Menuisier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Employee
    40%

What Chauvette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chauvette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauvette 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Chauvette. 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 127 military records available for the last name Chauvette. For the veterans among your Chauvette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauvette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chauvette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chauvette in 1962 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauvette 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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