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Chevers Family History

Chevers Surname Meaning

see Chivers.

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


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Where is the Chevers family from?

You can see how Chevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chevers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Chevers families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chevers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chevers families in 1891.
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What did your Chevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Maintenance Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chevers. 100% of Chevers men worked as a Maintenance Electrician and 77% of Chevers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Maintenance Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevers 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Chevers. 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 335 military records available for the last name Chevers. For the veterans among your Chevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chevers in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chevers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevers 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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