Chowanes Family History

Chowanes Surname 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: Cowans, Chowaniec, Chovanec, Chaves, Coates, Crowner, Schwantes, Clowney, Chaney, Chianese

36	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
70	Immigration Records
35	Census and Voter Lists
19	Member Trees

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Where is the Chowanes family from?

You can see how Chowanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowanes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chowanes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chowanes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chowanes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowanes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Chowanes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 35 census records available for the last name Chowanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowanes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Chowanes. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Chowanes. For the veterans among your Chowanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowanes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Chowanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chowanes in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 1999.

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Chowanes Surname Meaning

Where is the Chowanes family from?

What Chowanes family records will you find?

What is the average Chowanes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Chowanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chowanes in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 1999.

Chowanes Family History

Chowanes Surname Meaning

170 record(s) for Chowanes

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Where is the Chowanes family from?

What Chowanes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Chowanes lifespan?

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Chowanes Surname Meaning

170 record(s) for Chowanes

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Where is the Chowanes family from?

What Chowanes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Chowanes family history

What is the average Chowanes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chowanes family tree

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