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Chonis Family History

Chonis 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: Chronis, Chon, Chong, Chopin, Honig, Chevis, Chontos, Clovis, Donis

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Where is the Chonis family from?

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

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chonis. 58% of Chonis men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    58%
  • Waiter
    43%

What Chonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Chonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chonis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chonis. For the veterans among your Chonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chonis in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chonis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonis 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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