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Cheneweth Family History

Cheneweth 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: Chenoweth, Chynoweth, Chenowith, Chenevert, Chenette, Helseth

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Where is the Cheneweth family from?

You can see how Cheneweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheneweth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheneweth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cheneweth family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cheneweth's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Cheneweth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheneweth 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 Cheneweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheneweth. 50% of Cheneweth men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Cheneweth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Cheneweth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheneweth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cheneweth. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cheneweth. For the veterans among your Cheneweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheneweth lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Cheneweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cheneweth in 1981 was 69, and 58 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheneweth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheneweth 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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