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Chevier Family History

Chevier 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: Chenier, Crevier, Chevrier, Chevalier, Heier, Chester, Chevis

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Where is the Chevier family from?

You can see how Chevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chevier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Chevier families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chevier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chevier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chevier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cabman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chevier. 100% of Chevier men worked as a Cabman.

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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 1921

  • Cabman
    100%

What Chevier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Chevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevier 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chevier. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chevier. For the veterans among your Chevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Chevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chevier in 1970 was 68, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chevier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevier 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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