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Chewens Family History

Chewens 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: Clemens, Cheers, Cheves, Cheeks, Ewens, Cowens, Hewins, Thewes, Hewes

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Where is the Chewens family from?

You can see how Chewens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chewens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chewens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chewens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewens 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 105 census records available for the last name Chewens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chewens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chewens. For the veterans among your Chewens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Chewens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chewens in 1969 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewens 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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