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Chodorow Family History

Chodorow 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: Woodrow, Theodorou, Modrow, Dorow, Zodrow, Hodor, Chodosh, Corrow

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Where is the Chodorow family from?

You can see how Chodorow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodorow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chodorow families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chodorow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chodorow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodorow 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 Chodorow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chodorow. 100% of Chodorow women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Chodorow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Chodorow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodorow 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Chodorow. 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 75 military records available for the last name Chodorow. For the veterans among your Chodorow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodorow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chodorow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chodorow in 1965 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chodorow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodorow 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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