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Chway Family History

Chway 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: Chay, Chhay, Hay, Chae, Conway, Chao, Cha, Schwab, Cham, Schwan

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Where is the Chway family from?

You can see how Chway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chway family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Chway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chway family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chway 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 30 census records available for the last name Chway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chway. 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 military records available for the last name Chway. For the veterans among your Chway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chway lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chway 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chway

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