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Chiverson Family History

Chiverson 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: Iverson, Chivers, Siverson, Hoverson, Oliverson, Culverson, Stiverson

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Where is the Chiverson family from?

You can see how Chiverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiverson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chiverson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiverson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chiverson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiverson 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 65 census records available for the last name Chiverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiverson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chiverson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chiverson. For the veterans among your Chiverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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