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Chavous Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Chivers .

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


Similar surnames: Chaves, Chavis, Chavers, Cravens, Caves, Havis, Havens, Chivers

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Where is the Chavous family from?

You can see how Chavous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Chavous families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chavous's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chavous families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chavous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavous. 35% of Chavous men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Chavous women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chavous were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chavous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavous 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chavous. 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 721 military records available for the last name Chavous. For the veterans among your Chavous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavous lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chavous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chavous in 1942 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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