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Chowenhill Family History

Chowenhill 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: Thornhill, Chisenhall, Churchill, Greenhill, Coghill, Cowgill, Howell

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Where is the Chowenhill family from?

You can see how Chowenhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowenhill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chowenhill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Chowenhill families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowenhill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chowenhill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowenhill 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 76 census records available for the last name Chowenhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowenhill 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chowenhill. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chowenhill. For the veterans among your Chowenhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowenhill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chowenhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chowenhill in 1974 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowenhill 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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