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Cheylava Family History

Cheylava 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: Celaya, Chesla, Hoyland, Hyland, Cava, Cherian, Helland, Celona

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Where is the Cheylava family from?

You can see how Cheylava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheylava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheylava family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheylava's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheylava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheylava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Cheylava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheylava 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cheylava. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cheylava. For the veterans among your Cheylava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheylava lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Cheylava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cheylava in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheylava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheylava 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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