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Chewett Family History

Chewett 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: Hewett, Hewitt, Blewett, Jewett, Chelette, Hewlett, Chenette, Drewett

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Where is the Chewett family from?

You can see how Chewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chewett family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chewett's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Chewett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Chewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewett 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 Chewett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chewett. For the veterans among your Chewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewett 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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