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Choin Family History

Choin 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, Chopin, Chin, Chain, Coin, Choi, Chown, Cho, Horn, Chi

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Where is the Choin family from?

You can see how Choin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Choin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Choin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Choin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choin 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 Choin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Choin. 100% of Choin 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
    100%

What Choin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Choin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Choin. 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 106 military records available for the last name Choin. For the veterans among your Choin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Choin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Choin in 1966 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choin 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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