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Chavanne Name Meaning

French: topographic name derived from cabane ‘cabin hut’ (from Late Latin capanna) or a habitational name from (La) Chavanne the name of several places in the eastcentral part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Cavanna, Lavigne, Champagne, Chahine, Lalanne, Chagnon, Canale

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Where is the Chavanne family from?

You can see how Chavanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chavanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavanne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Chavanne families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chavanne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chavanne families in 1880.
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What did your Chavanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chavanne. 50% of Chavanne men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chavanne women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chavanne were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chavanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chavanne 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Chavanne. 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 804 military records available for the last name Chavanne. For the veterans among your Chavanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chavanne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Chavanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chavanne in 1958 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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