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Chavous Family History

Chavous Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Chivers.

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


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You can see how Chavous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Chavous family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavous's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Chavous families in 1851.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chavous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavous 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chavous. 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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There are 721 military records available for the last name Chavous. For the veterans among your Chavous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavous lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chavous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chavous in 1942 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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