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Chalwin Family History

Chalwin Surname Meaning

From a Middle English personal name Cholwin, either male from Old English Cēolwine or female from Old English Cēolwynn. The names are compounds of Old English cēol- ‘ship’ + wine ‘friend’ or wynn ‘joy’.

The unrounding of the vowel to give Chalwin is a feature of early Modern English pronunciation.

The surname has a long history in W Sussex villages close to Climping.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chalwin family from?

You can see how Chalwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalwin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Chalwin families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chalwin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chalwin families in 1891.
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What did your Chalwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chalwin. 25% of Chalwin men worked as a Farmworker and 90% of Chalwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chalwin were Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmworker
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • House Decorator
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chalwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalwin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Chalwin. 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 79 military records available for the last name Chalwin. For the veterans among your Chalwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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