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Chevalier Surname Origin

(French-Latin) Cavalier, Gallant, Knight, Horseman [French chevalier; from French cheval, Latin caball-us, a horse].
Source: Surnames of the United Kingdom, A Concise Etymological Dictionary; Henry Harrison; Vol.1 & 2.; The Eaton Press, 190 Ebury Street, London, S.W; 1912.


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Chevalier at the Mormon LDS Database
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Chevalier at RootsWeb databases
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Countries of Origin for the Chevalier Surname
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Distribution of the Chevalier Surname in UK
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Distribution of Chevalier Surname in US
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