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Chevan Family History

Chevan 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: Chovan, Chen, Cherian, Devan, Shean, Cavan, Crehan, Chan, Phelan

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Where is the Chevan family from?

You can see how Chevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Chevan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Chevan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chevan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chevan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevan 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 151 census records available for the last name Chevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chevan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chevan. For the veterans among your Chevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Chevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chevan in 1964 was 67, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevan 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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