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Chomas Family History

Chomas 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: Thomas, Choma, Comas, Homan, Copas, Lomas, Thoma, Comar, Comes

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Where is the Chomas family from?

You can see how Chomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chomas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chomas family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chomas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chomas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomas 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 Chomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chomas. 45% of Chomas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chomas women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Chomas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Chomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomas 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Chomas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chomas. For the veterans among your Chomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chomas in 1959 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomas 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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