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Chewing Family History

Chewing 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: Chewning, Cheng, Schwing, Hering, Thwing, Ching, Ewing, Heying

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Where is the Chewing family from?

You can see how Chewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chewing families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Chewing families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chewing's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Chewing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chewing 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 Chewing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brush Hand Finisher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chewing. 50% of Chewing women worked as a Brush Hand Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Brush Hand Finisher
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewing 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Chewing. 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 566 military records available for the last name Chewing. For the veterans among your Chewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chewing in 1964 was 37, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chewing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewing 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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