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Chiverton Family History

Chiverton Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): habitational name from Chiverstone Farm in Kenton (Devon) or from Chivelstone (Devon).

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


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Where is the Chiverton family from?

You can see how Chiverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiverton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chiverton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 473 Chiverton families living in Hampshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Chiverton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Chiverton families in 1891.
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What did your Chiverton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chiverton. 19% of Chiverton men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Chiverton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiverton were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 689 immigration records available for the last name Chiverton. 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 877 military records available for the last name Chiverton. For the veterans among your Chiverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiverton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chiverton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chiverton in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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