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Chewning Family History

Chewning Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Chowning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chewning family from?

You can see how Chewning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chewning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chewning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Chewning families living in Warwickshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Chewning's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chewning families in 1891.
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What did your Chewning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chewning. 23% of Chewning men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Chewning women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chewning were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Chewning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chewning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chewning 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Chewning. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chewning. For the veterans among your Chewning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chewning lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chewning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chewning in 1945 was 25, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chewning 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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