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Chivvis Family History

Chivvis 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, Chivers, Chaves, Civil, Clovis, Chellis, Chris

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Where is the Chivvis family from?

You can see how Chivvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivvis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chivvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Chivvis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chivvis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chivvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chivvis 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 234 census records available for the last name Chivvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivvis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Chivvis. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chivvis. For the veterans among your Chivvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivvis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chivvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chivvis in 1964 was 80, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chivvis 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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