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Chivell Family History

Chivell Name Meaning

see Cheval .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Wivell, Shively, Carvell, Crivello, Covell, Chivers, Cavell, Civello

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Where is the Chivell family from?

You can see how Chivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 12 Chivell families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Chivell's in USA. California had the highest population of Chivell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chivell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chivell. 100% of Chivell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chivell 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Chivell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Chivell. For the veterans among your Chivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chivell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chivell in 1974 was 92, and 44 in 2003.

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