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Chowgan Family History

Chowgan 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: Cogan, Hogan, Horgan, Colgan, Coggan, Coogan, Corgan, Chovan, Showman

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Where is the Chowgan family from?

You can see how Chowgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowgan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chowgan family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowgan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chowgan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowgan 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 2 census records available for the last name Chowgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowgan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chowgan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chowgan. For the veterans among your Chowgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowgan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Chowgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chowgan in 1971 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowgan 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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