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Cheverton Family History

Cheverton Surname Meaning

see Chiverton.

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


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Where is the Cheverton family from?

You can see how Cheverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheverton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheverton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Cheverton families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cheverton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheverton families in 1891.
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What did your Cheverton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheverton. 25% of Cheverton men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 78% of Cheverton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheverton were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Grocers Assistant
    25%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Elec Power Eng Constructional
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Cheverton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cheverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheverton 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Cheverton. 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 436 military records available for the last name Cheverton. For the veterans among your Cheverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheverton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cheverton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cheverton in 1968 was 95, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheverton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheverton 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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