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Chenowith Family History

Chenowith Surname Meaning

Cornish: variant of Chenoweth.

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


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Where is the Chenowith family from?

You can see how Chenowith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenowith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenowith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Chenowith families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chenowith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chenowith families in 1911.
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What did your Chenowith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chenowith. 21% of Chenowith men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Chenowith women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chenowith were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Cashier
    15%

What Chenowith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chenowith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenowith 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Chenowith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 720 military records available for the last name Chenowith. For the veterans among your Chenowith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenowith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chenowith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chenowith in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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