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Chavanne Family History

Chavanne Surname Meaning

French: topographic name derived from cabane ‘cabin hut’ (from Late Latin capanna) or a habitational name from (La) Chavanne.

The name refers to several places located in the east-central part of France.

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


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Where is the Chavanne family from?

You can see how Chavanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavanne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Chavanne families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chavanne's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chavanne families in 1891.
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What did your Chavanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chavanne. 100% of Chavanne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chavanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavanne 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Chavanne. 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 804 military records available for the last name Chavanne. For the veterans among your Chavanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavanne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Chavanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chavanne in 1958 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavanne 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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