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Chowler Family History

Chowler 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: Cowley, Howley, Hosler, Holler, Crowner, Clower, Bowler, Scholer

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Where is the Chowler family from?

You can see how Chowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Chowler families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chowler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chowler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowler 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 Chowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chowler. 100% of Chowler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chowler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Chowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowler 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Chowler. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chowler. For the veterans among your Chowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Chowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chowler in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowler 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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