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Chenewoth Family History

Chenewoth 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, Chenowith, Chenette, Chenot, Chynoweth, Abendroth, Henwood

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Where is the Chenewoth family from?

You can see how Chenewoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenewoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chenewoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chenewoth families living in Kansas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chenewoth's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Chenewoth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Chenewoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenewoth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chenewoth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chenewoth. For the veterans among your Chenewoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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