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Chowles Family History

Chowles Surname Meaning

see Choules.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chowles family from?

You can see how Chowles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chowles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Chowles families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chowles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chowles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowles 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 Chowles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chowles. 100% of Chowles 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chowles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowles 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chowles. 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 80 military records available for the last name Chowles. For the veterans among your Chowles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowles lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowles 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowles

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