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Chetwynd Family History

Chetwynd Surname Meaning

see Chatwin.

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


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Where is the Chetwynd family from?

You can see how Chetwynd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetwynd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chetwynd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 204 Chetwynd families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chetwynd's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chetwynd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetwynd 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 Chetwynd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer (h W ) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chetwynd. 13% of Chetwynd men worked as a Coal Hewer (h W ) and 72% of Chetwynd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chetwynd were Bricklayer and 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

  • Coal Hewer (h W )
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Retired Miner
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Chetwynd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chetwynd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetwynd 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Chetwynd. 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 535 military records available for the last name Chetwynd. For the veterans among your Chetwynd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetwynd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chetwynd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chetwynd in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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