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Chowaniec Family History

Chowaniec Surname Meaning

Polish: from chowaniec ‘foster child’ also ‘boarder’ a derivative of the verb chować ‘to bring up to feed’.

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


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Where is the Chowaniec family from?

You can see how Chowaniec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowaniec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chowaniec families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Chowaniec's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Chowaniec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowaniec 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 Chowaniec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chowaniec. 43% of Chowaniec men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chowaniec women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chowaniec were Chipper and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Chipper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Chowaniec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Chowaniec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowaniec 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Chowaniec. 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 284 military records available for the last name Chowaniec. For the veterans among your Chowaniec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowaniec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chowaniec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chowaniec in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowaniec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowaniec 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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