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Chetwin Family History

Chetwin Surname Meaning

see Chatwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chetwin family from?

You can see how Chetwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chetwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Chetwin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chetwin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Chetwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetwin 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 Chetwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chetwin. 100% of Chetwin men worked as a Hosiery Warehouseman and 46% of Chetwin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hosiery Warehouseman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • Housekeeper Paid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    19%

What Chetwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chetwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetwin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Chetwin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Chetwin. For the veterans among your Chetwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetwin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chetwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chetwin in 1970 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chetwin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetwin 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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