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Chavus Family History

Chavus Name 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, Chavis, Chavous, Claus, Havas, Chevis, Haus, Hanus, Chau

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Where is the Chavus family from?

You can see how Chavus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chavus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chavus families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chavus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chavus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chavus 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 Chavus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chavus. 100% of Chavus men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Chavus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chavus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Chavus. For the veterans among your Chavus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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