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Chwa Family History

Chwa Name 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: Cha, Chia, Chua, Chea, Chu, Chon, Cho, Chi, Chae, Hua

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Where is the Chwa family from?

You can see how Chwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chwa family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chwa's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Chwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chwa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chwa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Chwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Chwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwa 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 Chwa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chwa. For the veterans among your Chwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwa lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Chwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chwa in 1986 was 81, and 75 in 2001.

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