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Choat Family History

Choat Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Choate.

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


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Where is the Choat family from?

You can see how Choat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Choat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 163 Choat families living in Essex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Choat's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Choat families in 1891.
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What did your Choat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Choat. 15% of Choat men worked as a Retired and 76% of Choat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Choat were Gardener and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Retired
    15%
  • Postman
    10%
  • General Engineer
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Music Teacher
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Choat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Choat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choat 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Choat. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Choat. For the veterans among your Choat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choat lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Choat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Choat in 1949 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choat 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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