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Chevins Family History

Chevins Surname Meaning

variant of Chevin with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Chubb.

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


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Where is the Chevins family from?

You can see how Chevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Chevins families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chevins's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Chevins families in 1891.
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What did your Chevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chevins. 100% of Chevins men worked as a Railway Foreman and 89% of Chevins 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

  • Railway Foreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevins 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Chevins. 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 65 military records available for the last name Chevins. For the veterans among your Chevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevins lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Chevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chevins in 1977 was 68, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevins 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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