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Cheves Family History

Cheves Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): possibly a variant of English Chevis. Compare Cheeves. Spanish: variant of Chevez.

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


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Where is the Cheves family from?

You can see how Cheves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cheves families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cheves's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cheves families in 1891.
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What did your Cheves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheves. 27% of Cheves men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cheves women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Attendant
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cheves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheves 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Cheves. 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 903 military records available for the last name Cheves. For the veterans among your Cheves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheves lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cheves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cheves in 1952 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheves 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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