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Chodkowski Family History

Chodkowski 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: Chojnowski, Borkowski, Ziolkowski, Cackowski, Florkowski, Czajkowski

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Where is the Chodkowski family from?

You can see how Chodkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chodkowski families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chodkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chodkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodkowski 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 Chodkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chodkowski. 50% of Chodkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Chodkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Chodkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodkowski 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Chodkowski. 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 295 military records available for the last name Chodkowski. For the veterans among your Chodkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodkowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chodkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chodkowski in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chodkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodkowski 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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