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Chaw Family History

Chaw Surname Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 周 see Zhou (1).

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 曹 see Cao (1).

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 鄒 see Chau (1).

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 趙 see Zhao (1).

alternative romanization of the Chinese surnames 邱 and 丘 see Yau (4) and (5).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chaw family from?

You can see how Chaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Chaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chaw. 60% of Chaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaw 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Chaw. 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 177 military records available for the last name Chaw. For the veterans among your Chaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chaw in 1964 was 68, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaw 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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