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Chowne Family History

Chowne Surname Meaning

see Chown.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chowne family from?

You can see how Chowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chowne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Chowne families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chowne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chowne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowne 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 Chowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engine Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chowne. 50% of Chowne men worked as an Engine Fitter and 72% of Chowne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chowne were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Gown Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engine Fitter
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Gown Machinist
    7%

What Chowne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowne 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Chowne. 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 161 military records available for the last name Chowne. For the veterans among your Chowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowne lifespan?

Average Chowne life expectancy in 1966 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowne 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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