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Choward Family History

Choward 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: Howard, Coward, Cloward, Chard, Coard, Howald, Conard, Chenard

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Where is the Choward family from?

You can see how Choward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choward family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Choward family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Choward's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Choward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choward 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 16 census records available for the last name Choward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choward 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Choward. 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 military records available for the last name Choward. For the veterans among your Choward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choward lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Choward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Choward in 1972 was 67, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choward 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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