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Chwast Family History

Chwast 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: Chase, Christ, Hast, Cast, Chant, Chait, Schwass, Cowart, Coast

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Where is the Chwast family from?

You can see how Chwast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chwast families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwast's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chwast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chwast ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Chwast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwast 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Chwast. 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 31 military records available for the last name Chwast. For the veterans among your Chwast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwast lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Chwast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chwast in 1971 was 57, and 93 in 2003.

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