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Chofey Family History

Chofey 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: Choe, Coley, Coffey, Coney, Honey, Cooley, Cheney, Couey, Hofer, Hoey

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Where is the Chofey family from?

You can see how Chofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chofey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chofey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chofey family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Chofey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Chofey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chofey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Chofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chofey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chofey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chofey. For the veterans among your Chofey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chofey lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Chofey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chofey in 1996 was 41, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chofey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chofey 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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