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Chonez Family History

Chonez 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, Chong, Hone, Choe, Chez, Coney, Honey, Chene, Cheney, Rhone

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Where is the Chonez family from?

You can see how Chonez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chonez families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chonez's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chonez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chonez 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 Chonez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chonez. 53% of Chonez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chonez women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Chonez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Chonez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonez 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chonez. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chonez. For the veterans among your Chonez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonez lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chonez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chonez in 1972 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chonez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonez 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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