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Chegwen Family History

Chegwen 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: Heggen, Hagen, Heiden, Chew, Chen, Mcewen, Herren, Hedden, Hegge

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Where is the Chegwen family from?

You can see how Chegwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chegwen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Chegwen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Chegwen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chegwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chegwen 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 15 census records available for the last name Chegwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chegwen 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 Chegwen. 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 Chegwen. For the veterans among your Chegwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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