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Chevannes Family History

Chevannes 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: Chavanne, Chevalier, Cheves, Hannes, Cervantes, Channel, Channer

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Where is the Chevannes family from?

You can see how Chevannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevannes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevannes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chevannes families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Chevannes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chevannes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevannes 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 122 census records available for the last name Chevannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevannes 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Chevannes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chevannes. For the veterans among your Chevannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevannes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chevannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chevannes in 1970 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevannes 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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