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Choctaw Family History

Choctaw 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: Shoptaw, Cotta, Costa, Hoshaw, Chorba, Costas, Chock, Chontos, Chow

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Where is the Choctaw family from?

You can see how Choctaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choctaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Choctaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Choctaw families living in Arkansas. This was about 72% of all the recorded Choctaw's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Choctaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choctaw 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 Choctaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Choctaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choctaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Choctaw. 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 637 military records available for the last name Choctaw. For the veterans among your Choctaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choctaw lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Choctaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Choctaw in 1959 was 63, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choctaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choctaw 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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