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Chavez Sr Family History

Chavez Sr 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, Chavez, Chavers, Haver, Cravener, Shaver, Chayer, Claver

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There are 64 military records available for the last name Chavez Sr. For the veterans among your Chavez Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chavez Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chavez Sr in 1972 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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