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Chivis Family History

Chivis 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: Chevis, Chavis, Chaves, Civil, Clovis, Chris, Shives, Chipps, Chivers

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Where is the Chivis family from?

You can see how Chivis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chivis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chivis family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Chivis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chivis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chivis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chivis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chivis. 100% of Chivis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chivis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Chivis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chivis. 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 91 military records available for the last name Chivis. For the veterans among your Chivis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chivis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chivis in 1957 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chivis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chivis 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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