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Chayer Family History

Chayer Name Meaning

French Canadian: altered form of Chailler itself an altered form of French Chaillé (see Chaille ). In some cases possibly also French: variant of Chaye possibly a topographic name derived from Latin cavea ‘cave’. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Hayer, Cryer, Cater, Chaney, Brayer, Cramer, Player, Char, Ayer

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Where is the Chayer family from?

You can see how Chayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chayer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 186 Chayer families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Chayer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chayer families in 1911.
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What did your Chayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chayer. 40% of Chayer men worked as a Journalier and 40% of Chayer women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chayer were Fils De Cultivateur and Modiste. .

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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

  • Journalier
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    12%
  • Cigarier
    10%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    40%
  • Commis
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Modiste
    20%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Chayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayer 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Chayer. 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 330 military records available for the last name Chayer. For the veterans among your Chayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chayer in 1960 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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