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Chwe Family History

Chwe 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: Chae, Choe, Che, Chee, Chu, Chon, Cho, Chi, He, Cane

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Where is the Chwe family from?

You can see how Chwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chwe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chwe family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chwe's in USA. California had the highest population of Chwe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chwe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chwe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Chwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Chwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chwe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chwe. 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 military records available for the last name Chwe. For the veterans among your Chwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chwe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Chwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chwe in 1976 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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