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Chenoweth Family History

Chenoweth Surname Meaning

Cornish: topographic name from the elements chy ‘house’ + noweth ‘new’.

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


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Where is the Chenoweth family from?

You can see how Chenoweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenoweth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenoweth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Chenoweth families living in Cornwall. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chenoweth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chenoweth families in 1891.
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What did your Chenoweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chenoweth. 43% of Chenoweth men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Chenoweth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenoweth were Motor Mechanic and Dom 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Motor Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Dom Duties
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chenoweth. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Chenoweth. For the veterans among your Chenoweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenoweth lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chenoweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chenoweth in 1942 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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