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Chetwyn Family History

Chetwyn Surname Meaning

see Chatwin.

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


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Where is the Chetwyn family from?

You can see how Chetwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetwyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Chetwyn families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chetwyn's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Chetwyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetwyn 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 Chetwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadstone Quarray Lorry Loader and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chetwyn. 100% of Chetwyn men worked as a Roadstone Quarray Lorry Loader and 89% of Chetwyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roadstone Quarray Lorry Loader
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%

What Chetwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Chetwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetwyn 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Chetwyn. 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 83 military records available for the last name Chetwyn. For the veterans among your Chetwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetwyn lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Chetwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chetwyn in 1991 was 75, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetwyn 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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