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Chod Family History

Chod 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, Cho, Choe, Chow, Chad, Chop, Chou, Choi, Choy, Choo

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Where is the Chod family from?

You can see how Chod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chod families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chod's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Chod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chod 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 did your Chod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chod. 100% of Chod men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Chod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chod 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Chod. 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 93 military records available for the last name Chod. For the veterans among your Chod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chod lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Chod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chod in 1948 was 23, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chod

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chod 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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