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Chowanec Family History

Chowanec 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: Chowaniec, Chovanec, Hovanec, Crowner, Clowney, Chaney, Chwalek

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Where is the Chowanec family from?

You can see how Chowanec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowanec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chowanec families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Chowanec families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowanec's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chowanec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowanec 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 Chowanec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chowanec. 40% of Chowanec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chowanec women worked as a Mill Hand.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Undertaker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    100%

What Chowanec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Chowanec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowanec 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Chowanec. 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 54 military records available for the last name Chowanec. For the veterans among your Chowanec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowanec lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chowanec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chowanec in 1959 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowanec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowanec 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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