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Chavers Family History

Chavers Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Chivers. This surname is also common among African Americans. Compare Chavis.

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


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Where is the Chavers family from?

You can see how Chavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Chavers families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chavers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Chavers families in 1891.
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What did your Chavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chavers. 75% of Chavers 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
    75%
  • Company Director
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavers 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chavers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chavers. For the veterans among your Chavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chavers in 1952 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavers 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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