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Chewis Family History

Chewis 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: Chevis, Clewis, Lewis, Chew, Schepis, Chelius, Chellis, Chris

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Where is the Chewis family from?

You can see how Chewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chewis family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chewis's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Chewis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewis 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 Chewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chewis. 100% of Chewis men worked as a Core Maker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Core Maker
    100%

What Chewis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Chewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chewis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chewis. For the veterans among your Chewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Chewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chewis in 1971 was 80, and 90 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chewis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewis 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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