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Chevillon Family History

Chevillon 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: Couvillon, Chilton, Castillon, Chirillo, Dhillon, Creviston

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Where is the Chevillon family from?

You can see how Chevillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevillon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chevillon family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chevillon's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chevillon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevillon 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 Chevillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chevillon. 100% of Chevillon men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Chevillon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Chevillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevillon 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Chevillon. 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 63 military records available for the last name Chevillon. For the veterans among your Chevillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevillon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Chevillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chevillon in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chevillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevillon 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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