Origins of the Chave surname

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    In 1921, most Chaves lived in south-west

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    250 Chave Travel & migration records
    2,300 Chaves found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Chave first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Chaves

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    Commmon female occupations for Chaves in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    Private Means

    11

    Widow

    11

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Servant

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Chaves in 1921

    Farmer

    33

    Farmers Son

    13

    Gentleman

    10

    Carpenter

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    8

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