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Chowanes Family History

Chowanes 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: Cowans, Chowaniec, Chovanec, Chaves, Coates, Crowner, Schwantes

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Where is the Chowanes family from?

You can see how Chowanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowanes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chowanes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowanes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chowanes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowanes 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 35 census records available for the last name Chowanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowanes 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Chowanes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chowanes. For the veterans among your Chowanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowanes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Chowanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chowanes in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowanes 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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