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Chevis Family History

Chevis Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): from Middle English cheuyn Old French chevesne ‘chub’ possibly applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish in some way

or as a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fish seller.

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


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Where is the Chevis family from?

You can see how Chevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Chevis families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chevis's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chevis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevis 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 Chevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chevis. 50% of Chevis men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Chevis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chevis were General Labourer and 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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • House Duties
    10%
  • Dressmaker
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevis 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Chevis. 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 403 military records available for the last name Chevis. For the veterans among your Chevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chevis in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevis 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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