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Chobey Family History

Chobey 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: Cobey, Choe, Coley, Hober, Coney, Honey, Hobby, Cooley, Cheney, Couey

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Where is the Chobey family from?

You can see how Chobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chobey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chobey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chobey family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chobey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chobey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chobey 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 47 census records available for the last name Chobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chobey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chobey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chobey. For the veterans among your Chobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chobey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chobey in 1965 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chobey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chobey 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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