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Chegwyn Family History

Chegwyn Surname Meaning

see Chegwin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chegwyn family from?

You can see how Chegwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chegwyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chegwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Chegwyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chegwyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chegwyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chegwyn 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 Chegwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chegwyn. 100% of Chegwyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chegwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chegwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chegwyn 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Chegwyn. 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 48 military records available for the last name Chegwyn. For the veterans among your Chegwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chegwyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Chegwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chegwyn in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chegwyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chegwyn 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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