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Chavit Family History

Chavit 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: Chavis, Chait, Chaves, Chapin, Chain, Chai, Chevis, Chabot, Charity

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Where is the Chavit family from?

You can see how Chavit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chavit families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavit's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Chavit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavit 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 20 census records available for the last name Chavit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chavit. 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 military records available for the last name Chavit. For the veterans among your Chavit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavit lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Chavit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chavit in 1994 was 76, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavit 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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