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Choan Family History

Choan 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: Chon, Chan, Coan, Chovan, Chown, Choat, Chohan, Croan, Han, Chang

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Where is the Choan family from?

You can see how Choan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Choan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Choan families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Choan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Choan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Choan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Choan. For the veterans among your Choan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Choan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Choan in 1993 was 67, and 43 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choan 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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