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Chadow Family History

Chadow 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: Shadow, Chao, Cahow, Chabot, Chow, Chad, Haddow, Charo, Chadha

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Where is the Chadow family from?

You can see how Chadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chadow family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Chadow's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Chadow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadow 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 Chadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadow 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chadow. 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 Chadow. For the veterans among your Chadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Chadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chadow in 1964 was 62, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadow 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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