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Chevlin Family History

Chevlin 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: Shevlin, Chaplin, Helin, Chernin, Chevis, Havlin, Tevlin, Devlin

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Where is the Chevlin family from?

You can see how Chevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Chevlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chevlin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chevlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chevlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chevlin 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 99 census records available for the last name Chevlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevlin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chevlin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chevlin. For the veterans among your Chevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chevlin in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevlin 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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