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Chavana Family History

Chavana Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): of French origin reportedly an altered form of Chauvain

itself a variant of Chauvin.

Alternatively perhaps from a rare variant of Chavanne.

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


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Where is the Chavana family from?

You can see how Chavana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chavana families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chavana's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chavana families in 1911.
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What did your Chavana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chavana. 37% of Chavana 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Helper
    19%

What Chavana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Chavana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavana 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Chavana. 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 97 military records available for the last name Chavana. For the veterans among your Chavana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavana lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chavana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chavana in 1961 was 61, and 50 in 2004.

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