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Chawa Family History

Chawa Surname 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: Chapa, Chawla, Chana, Chada, Chaya, Hata, Chang, Chae, Hawk, Chew

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Where is the Chawa family from?

You can see how Chawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chawa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Chawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chawa. 100% of Chawa men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Chawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chawa 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Chawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Chawa. For the veterans among your Chawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chawa lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Chawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chawa in 1981 was 57, and 48 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chawa 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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