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Chauvel Family History

Chauvel 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: Chaves, Clavel, Chapel, Havel, Hauver, Chauvin, Charvet, Chatel

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Where is the Chauvel family from?

You can see how Chauvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chauvel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chauvel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chauvel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chauvel's in USA. California had the highest population of Chauvel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chauvel 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 464 census records available for the last name Chauvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chauvel 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Chauvel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Chauvel. For the veterans among your Chauvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chauvel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chauvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chauvel in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chauvel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chauvel 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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