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Chevens Family History

Chevens Surname Meaning

see Chevins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chevens family from?

You can see how Chevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chevens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Chevens families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chevens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chevens families in 1891.
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What did your Chevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chevens. 67% of Chevens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Chevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevens 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chevens. 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 48 military records available for the last name Chevens. For the veterans among your Chevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Chevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chevens in 1982 was 77, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevens 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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