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Chivalier Family History

Chivalier 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: Chevalier, Cavalier, Chevallier, Hillier, Chalker, Cavaliere

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Where is the Chivalier family from?

You can see how Chivalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivalier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Chivalier families living in Minnesota. This was about 70% of all the recorded Chivalier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chivalier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chivalier 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 80 census records available for the last name Chivalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivalier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chivalier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chivalier. For the veterans among your Chivalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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