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Chones Family History

Chones 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: Cones, Coones, Chon, Chong, Hone, Chaves, Choe, Hines, Rhodes, Mones

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Where is the Chones family from?

You can see how Chones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chones family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chones family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chones's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chones families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chones 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 Chones ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Chones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chones 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Chones. 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 50 military records available for the last name Chones. For the veterans among your Chones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chones lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Chones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chones in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chones 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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