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Chevall Family History

Chevall Surname 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: Theall, Devall, Chall, Chvala, Hall, Chevalier, Hell, Call, Cefalo

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Where is the Chevall family from?

You can see how Chevall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chevall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chevall families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chevall's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chevall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Chevall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chevall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Chevall. For the veterans among your Chevall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevall lifespan?

Average Chevall life expectancy in 1975 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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