This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chovers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chovers Family History

Chovers 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: Chivers, Chavers, Cover, Chaves, Hover, Covert, Chavera, Showers

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chovers family from?

You can see how Chovers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chovers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Chovers families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Chovers's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Chovers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chovers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chovers. 100% of Chovers men worked as a Dairyman.

View Census Data for Chovers | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dairyman
    100%

What Chovers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Chovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chovers

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Chovers. 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.

View all Chovers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Chovers. For the veterans among your Chovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chovers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chovers family history

Discover More

What is the average Chovers lifespan?

Average Chovers life expectancy in 1993 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chovers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovers 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chovers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial