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Chowen Family History

Chowen Surname Meaning

see Chown.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chowen family from?

You can see how Chowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chowen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 43 Chowen families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Chowen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chowen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chowen 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 did your Chowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chowen. 100% of Chowen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chowen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Chowen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chowen 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Chowen. 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 253 military records available for the last name Chowen. For the veterans among your Chowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chowen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chowen in 1945 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chowen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chowen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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