Show ContentsChavera History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The prestigious surname Chavera originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years.

Early Origins of the Chavera family

The surname Chavera was first found in Galicia, in northwestern Spain, near the border of Portugal.

Early History of the Chavera family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chavera research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Chavera History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chavera Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chávez, Chavez, Chaves and others.

Early Notables of the Chavera family

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Migration of the Chavera family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Chaves, who served with Pedro de Alvarado and who founded the settlement of Gracias a Dios in 1533. Also of note was Nuflo de Chaves, who voyaged to the New World with Alvar Nú.



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