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Chevel Family History

Chevel 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: Cheves, Chevez, Chaves, Clavel, Chapel, Cleve, Havel, Hegel, Cherek

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Where is the Chevel family from?

You can see how Chevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chevel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chevel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chevel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevel 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 86 census records available for the last name Chevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chevel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chevel. For the veterans among your Chevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Chevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chevel in 1983 was 80, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevel 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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