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Cheville Family History

Cheville 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: Deville, Neville, Chaille, Carville, Colville, Keville, Reville

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Where is the Cheville family from?

You can see how Cheville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheville family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cheville families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cheville's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheville families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheville 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 Cheville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheville. 100% of Cheville 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
    100%

What Cheville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Cheville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheville 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cheville. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cheville. For the veterans among your Cheville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheville lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Cheville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cheville in 1958 was 57, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheville 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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