This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chowan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chowan Family History

Chowan 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: Chovan, Chown, Cowan, Chohan, Chon, Chopin, Cogan, Crown, Schwan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chowan family from?

You can see how Chowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Chowan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Chowan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chowan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chowan. 100% of Chowan men worked as a Farmers Son.

View Census Data for Chowan | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Chowan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Chowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chowan

Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Chowan. 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.

View all Chowan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Chowan. For the veterans among your Chowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chowan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chowan family history

Discover More

What is the average Chowan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Chowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chowan in 1968 was 54, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chowan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial