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Chilver Family History

Chilver Surname Meaning

see Chilvers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chilver family from?

You can see how Chilver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chilver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Chilver families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chilver's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chilver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilver 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 Chilver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chilver. 24% of Chilver men worked as a Farm Labourer and 94% of Chilver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chilver were Aircraft Fitter and None.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • General Cabinet Make
    12%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • None
    3%

What Chilver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilver 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Chilver. 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 191 military records available for the last name Chilver. For the veterans among your Chilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chilver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chilver in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilver 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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