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Cheevers Family History

Cheevers Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Galway and Wexford): variant of Cheever.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cheevers family from?

You can see how Cheevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheevers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Cheevers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cheevers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cheevers families in 1891.
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What did your Cheevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheevers. 100% of Cheevers men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Cheevers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties Paid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cheevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheevers 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Cheevers. 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 816 military records available for the last name Cheevers. For the veterans among your Cheevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheevers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cheevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cheevers in 1949 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheevers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheevers 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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