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Chewey Family History

Chewey 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: Cheney, Hewey, Shewey, Chew, Goewey, Dewey, Newey, Cherek, Cherry

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Where is the Chewey family from?

You can see how Chewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chewey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chewey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chewey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chewey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewey 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 Chewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chewey. 100% of Chewey women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Chewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chewey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chewey. For the veterans among your Chewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chewey in 1946 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewey 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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