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Chivas Family History

Chivas Surname Meaning

see Shivas.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chivas family from?

You can see how Chivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chivas families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Chivas families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chivas's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Chivas families in 1891.
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What did your Chivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chivas. 100% of Chivas men worked as a Painter and 100% of Chivas women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Chivas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivas 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Chivas. 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 182 military records available for the last name Chivas. For the veterans among your Chivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Chivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chivas in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chivas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chivas 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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