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Churchward Family History

Churchward Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English chircheward ‘churchwarden’ (Old English ciricweard).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Churchward family from?

You can see how Churchward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 226 Churchward families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Churchward's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Churchward families in 1891.
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What did your Churchward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Churchward. 24% of Churchward men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Churchward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Churchward were Labourer General and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Labourer General
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Churchward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Churchward. 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 734 military records available for the last name Churchward. For the veterans among your Churchward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchward lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Churchward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Churchward in 1963 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churchward 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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