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Chawkin Family History

Chawkin 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: Chaikin, Hankin, Haskin, Chaplin, Hawkins, Chapin, Chain, Harkin

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Where is the Chawkin family from?

You can see how Chawkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chawkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chawkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chawkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chawkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chawkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Chawkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chawkin 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Chawkin. 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 Chawkin. For the veterans among your Chawkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chawkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Chawkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chawkin in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chawkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chawkin 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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