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Chokey Family History

Chokey 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, Trokey, Coney, Honey, Cooksey, Cooley, Cheney, Couey

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Where is the Chokey family from?

You can see how Chokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chokey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Chokey families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Chokey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Chokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chokey 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 100 census records available for the last name Chokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chokey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chokey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Chokey. For the veterans among your Chokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chokey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Chokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chokey in 1970 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chokey 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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