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Chodat Family History

Chodat 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: Choat, Hodak, Choma, Coda, Shoda, Chovan, Chobot, Rhoda, Chada

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Where is the Chodat family from?

You can see how Chodat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chodat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chodat families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chodat's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chodat families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Chodat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodat 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 Chodat. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chodat. For the veterans among your Chodat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Chodat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chodat in 1973 was 87, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodat 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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