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Chewe Family History

Chewe 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, Chene, Chee, Crewe, Schewe, Chae, Chen, Cheng, Choe, Che

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Where is the Chewe family from?

You can see how Chewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chewe families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chewe's in USA. California had the highest population of Chewe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewe 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 188 census records available for the last name Chewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewe 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Chewe. 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 52 military records available for the last name Chewe. For the veterans among your Chewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Chewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chewe in 1979 was 78, and 38 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewe 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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