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Chevrier Family History

Chevrier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a goatherd from an agent derivative of chèvre ‘goat’ (from Latin capra ‘nanny goat’).

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


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Where is the Chevrier family from?

You can see how Chevrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chevrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chevrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 431 Chevrier families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chevrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chevrier families in 1911.
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What did your Chevrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Operatrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chevrier. 35% of Chevrier men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Chevrier women worked as an Operatrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chevrier were Laborer and Rentire.

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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%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operatrice
    25%
  • Institutrice
    25%
  • Commis
    25%
  • Rentire
    25%

What Chevrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Chevrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chevrier 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Chevrier. 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 410 military records available for the last name Chevrier. For the veterans among your Chevrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chevrier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chevrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chevrier in 1955 was 60, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chevrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chevrier 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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