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Chowning Family History

Chowning Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Chewning.

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


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Where is the Chowning family from?

You can see how Chowning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chowning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chowning families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chowning's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chowning families in 1891.
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What did your Chowning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chowning. 28% of Chowning men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Chowning women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chowning were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Chowning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chowning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowning 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Chowning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chowning. For the veterans among your Chowning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowning lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chowning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chowning in 1953 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowning 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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