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Chownes Family History

Chownes 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: Crowner, Clowney, Thornes, Downes, Howes, Chorney, Clowes, Cones

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Where is the Chownes family from?

You can see how Chownes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chownes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chownes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Chownes families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chownes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Chownes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chownes 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 Chownes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chownes. 100% of Chownes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chownes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Chownes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chownes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Chownes. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chownes. For the veterans among your Chownes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chownes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Chownes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chownes in 1974 was 84, and 74 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chownes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chownes 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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