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Chawenson Family History

Chawenson 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: Hanson, Henson, Clawson, Swenson, Hokenson, Channon, Lawrenson

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chawenson 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 18 census records available for the last name Chawenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chawenson 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 Chawenson. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Chawenson. For the veterans among your Chawenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chawenson lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Chawenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chawenson in 1994 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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