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Chynoweth Family History

Chynoweth Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Chenoweth.

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


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Where is the Chynoweth family from?

You can see how Chynoweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chynoweth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chynoweth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Chynoweth families living in Cornwall. This was about 65% of all the recorded Chynoweth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Chynoweth families in 1891.
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What did your Chynoweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chynoweth. 60% of Chynoweth men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Chynoweth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chynoweth were Taxi Driver Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Taxi Driver Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties Paid
    8%
  • Hairdresser
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 581 immigration records available for the last name Chynoweth. 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 Chynoweth. For the veterans among your Chynoweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chynoweth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chynoweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chynoweth in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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