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Chom Family History

Chom 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, Cho, Choe, Cham, Chow, Chim, Choma, Chop, Chum, Chou

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Where is the Chom family from?

You can see how Chom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Chom families living in British Columbia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Chom's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chom 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 Chom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chom. 100% of Chom women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Chom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chom 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Chom. 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 61 military records available for the last name Chom. For the veterans among your Chom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chom in 1964 was 75, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chom 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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