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Chewan Family History

Chewan 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: Chew, Chen, Cherian, Schwan, Shean, Crehan, Chan, Dewan, Phelan

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Where is the Chewan family from?

You can see how Chewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chewan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chewan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chewan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewan 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 14 census records available for the last name Chewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chewan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chewan. For the veterans among your Chewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewan 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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