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Chavoor Family History

Chavoor 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: Shakoor, Chavous, Chaves, Kapoor, Chao, Haver, Chacko, Charton, Javor

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Where is the Chavoor family from?

You can see how Chavoor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavoor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chavoor families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chavoor's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chavoor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavoor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chavoor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repairer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavoor. 50% of Chavoor men worked as a Shoe Repairer and 100% of Chavoor women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Shoe Repairer
    50%
  • Vegetable Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chavoor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Chavoor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavoor 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Chavoor. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chavoor. For the veterans among your Chavoor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavoor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chavoor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chavoor in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chavoor 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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