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Choisser Family History

Choisser 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: Chrismer, Crosser, Closser, Chisler, Chrisler, Chesser, Heisser

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Where is the Choisser family from?

You can see how Choisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choisser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Choisser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Choisser families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Choisser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Choisser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choisser 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 Choisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choisser. 18% of Choisser men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Choisser women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Lawyer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Choisser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Choisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choisser 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Choisser. 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 209 military records available for the last name Choisser. For the veterans among your Choisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choisser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Choisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Choisser in 1954 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choisser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choisser 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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