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Chivil Family History

Chivil 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: Civil, Chevis, Chavis, Covil, Chill, Chi, Philip, Child, Hill, Chopin

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Where is the Chivil family from?

You can see how Chivil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chivil family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chivil's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chivil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chivil 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 9 census records available for the last name Chivil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivil 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chivil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chivil. For the veterans among your Chivil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivil lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Chivil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chivil in 1987 was 65, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chivil 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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