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Chavers Family History

Chavers Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Chivers . This surname is also common among African Americans. Compare Chavis .

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


Similar surnames: Chaves, Chavous, Chavis, Chivers, Shivers, Cravens, Deavers, Caves

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Where is the Chavers family from?

You can see how Chavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Chavers families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chavers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chavers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavers. 33% of Chavers men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Chavers women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chavers were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavers 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chavers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chavers. For the veterans among your Chavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chavers in 1952 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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