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Chievers Family History

Chievers 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: Chivers, Cheevers, Childers, Cheever, Cheers, Cheves, Sievers

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Where is the Chievers family from?

You can see how Chievers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chievers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chievers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Chievers families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chievers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chievers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Chievers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chievers 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Chievers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chievers. For the veterans among your Chievers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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