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Chaffe Family History

Chaffe Name Meaning

English (Devon; of Norman origin): nickname meaning ‘bald’ from Parisian Old French chauf (Norman and Picard cauf Latin calvus).

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


Similar surnames: Chaffee, Chaffey, Chafee, Chafe, Chae, Chase, Chance, Taaffe, Chasse

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Where is the Chaffe family from?

You can see how Chaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Chaffe families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Chaffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chaffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaffe. 100% of Chaffe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Chaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffe 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Chaffe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 704 military records available for the last name Chaffe. For the veterans among your Chaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chaffe in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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