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Chrw Family History

Chrw 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: Chew, Chow, Chu, Chon, Cho, Chi, Chae, Chen, Chao, Shaw

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Where is the Chrw family from?

You can see how Chrw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chrw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chrw family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Chrw's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Chrw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chrw 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 11 census records available for the last name Chrw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chrw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chrw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chrw. For the veterans among your Chrw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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