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Chauvin Family History

Chauvin Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from chauve ‘bald’ (from Old French chauf Latin calvus). Compare Shovan and Shover.

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


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Where is the Chauvin family from?

You can see how Chauvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chauvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chauvin families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chauvin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chauvin families in 1891.
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What did your Chauvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chauvin. 23% of Chauvin men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Chauvin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chauvin were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Saleslady
    7%

What Chauvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Chauvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauvin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chauvin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Chauvin. For the veterans among your Chauvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauvin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chauvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chauvin in 1950 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauvin 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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