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Choffy Family History

Choffy 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: Hoff, Coffey, Cioffi, Schoff, Chaffey, Cheff, Choy, Shoff, Croff

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Where is the Choffy family from?

You can see how Choffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choffy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Choffy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Choffy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Choffy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choffy 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 85 census records available for the last name Choffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choffy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Choffy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Choffy. For the veterans among your Choffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choffy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Choffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Choffy in 1961 was 68, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choffy 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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