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Chodera Family History

Chodera 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: Coder, Fodera, Chopra, Caldera, Chavera, Cholewa, Chimera, Hoder

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Where is the Chodera family from?

You can see how Chodera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chodera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Chodera family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chodera's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Chodera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodera 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 Chodera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chodera. 50% of Chodera men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Conductor
    50%

What Chodera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Chodera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodera 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Chodera. 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 73 military records available for the last name Chodera. For the veterans among your Chodera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chodera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chodera in 1962 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chodera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodera 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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