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Chivell Family History

Chivell Surname Meaning

see Cheval.

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


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Where is the Chivell family from?

You can see how Chivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Chivell families living in Cornwall. This was about 79% of all the recorded Chivell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chivell families in 1891.
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What did your Chivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chivell. 100% of Chivell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chivell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivell 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Chivell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chivell. For the veterans among your Chivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chivell in 1974 was 92, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chivell 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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