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Choney Family History

Choney 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: Coney, Honey, Cheney, Chaney, Cloney, Cooney, Croney, Chorney, Rhoney

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Where is the Choney family from?

You can see how Choney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Choney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Choney families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Choney's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Choney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choney 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 Choney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Choney. 100% of Choney men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Choney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Choney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Choney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choney 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Choney. 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 93 military records available for the last name Choney. For the veterans among your Choney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Choney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Choney in 1966 was 46, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choney 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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