Origins of the Chaves surname
About the Chaveses
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Interesting facts about Chaves
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Chaves surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Chaveses most likely to marry?
Hernandeses
Our tell us which families married Chaveses.
What are the most common Chaves first names?
Manuel
Juan
Maria
Juana
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Common jobs for Chaveses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Chaveses in 1921
Barmaid
1
Gen Servant
1
General Servant
1
Hosue Parlour Maid
1
Pensioned Civil Servant Post Office
1
Common male occupations for Chaveses in 1921
Farm Hands
13
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
General Farmers
3
Tinsmiths
3
Fishermen And Oystermen
2
