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Cheivers Family History

Cheivers 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: Chivers, Cheevers, Cheever, Cheers, Cheves, Shivers, Chavers, Seivers

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Where is the Cheivers family from?

You can see how Cheivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheivers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheivers family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheivers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cheivers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheivers 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 34 census records available for the last name Cheivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheivers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cheivers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cheivers. For the veterans among your Cheivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheivers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Cheivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cheivers in 1973 was 94, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheivers 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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