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Cheverie Family History

Cheverie Name 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: Claverie, Chevrier, Revere, Severin, Chevalier, Severe, Cleverly

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Where is the Cheverie family from?

You can see how Cheverie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheverie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cheverie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 133 Cheverie families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 66% of all the recorded Cheverie's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Cheverie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheverie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheverie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cheverie. 32% of Cheverie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cheverie women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Farmers Son
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Cheverie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cheverie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheverie 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Cheverie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Cheverie. For the veterans among your Cheverie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheverie lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cheverie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cheverie in 1954 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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