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Chenoweth Name Meaning

Cornish: topographic name from the elements chy ‘house’ + noweth ‘new’.

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


Similar surnames: Chynoweth, Chenowith, Chenier, Hereth, Chene, Chenault, Shehadeh

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Where is the Chenoweth family from?

You can see how Chenoweth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenoweth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chenoweth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Chenoweth families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Chenoweth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chenoweth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenoweth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chenoweth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chenoweth. 55% of Chenoweth men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chenoweth. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Chenoweth. For the veterans among your Chenoweth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenoweth lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chenoweth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chenoweth in 1942 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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