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Chevere Family History

Chevere Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Puerto Rico; Chévere): apparently a nickname from the American Spanish coloquial adjective chévere

‘great, terrific, fantastic’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chevere family from?

You can see how Chevere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Chevere families living in Channel Islands. This was about 46% of all the recorded Chevere's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Chevere families in 1891.
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What did your Chevere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chevere. 60% of Chevere men worked as a Labrador.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    60%
  • Jornalero
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chevere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevere 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Chevere. 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 126 military records available for the last name Chevere. For the veterans among your Chevere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chevere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chevere in 1966 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevere 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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