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Chovil Family History

Chovil 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: Covil, Chopin, Civil, Chevis, Clovis, Chavis, Coval, Covin, Chovan

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Where is the Chovil family from?

You can see how Chovil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chovil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Chovil families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Chovil's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chovil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovil 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 Chovil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chovil. 100% of Chovil 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 Chovil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Chovil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovil 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Chovil. 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 97 military records available for the last name Chovil. For the veterans among your Chovil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Chovil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chovil in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chovil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovil 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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