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Chevrette Family History

Chevrette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chevret: diminutive of chèvre ‘goat’ used as a nickname for a swift and agile individual or as a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. In some cases possibly also French: from the feminine form of Chevret (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Chevrette family from?

You can see how Chevrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevrette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevrette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 168 Chevrette families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Chevrette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chevrette families in 1911.
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What did your Chevrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chevrette. 35% of Chevrette men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Rentier
    10%
  • Plombier
    10%
  • Employ
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chevrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevrette 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Chevrette. 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 336 military records available for the last name Chevrette. For the veterans among your Chevrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevrette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chevrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chevrette in 1944 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chevrette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevrette 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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