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Choens Family History

Choens 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, Chong, Chen, Cheng, Choe, Hoen, Schoen, Thoen, Chene, Croes

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Where is the Choens family from?

You can see how Choens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Choens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Choens families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Choens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Choens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choens 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 Choens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choens. 100% of Choens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Choens women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Choens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Choens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Choens. 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 19 military records available for the last name Choens. For the veterans among your Choens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Choens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Choens in 1962 was 78, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choens 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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