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Chooks Family History

Chooks 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: Hooks, Cooks, Crooks, Hook, Crook, Cook, Hoos, Chock, Brooks, Coons

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Where is the Chooks family from?

You can see how Chooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chooks family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chooks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Chooks family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chooks's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chooks families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Chooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chooks 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chooks. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chooks. For the veterans among your Chooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chooks lifespan?

Average Chooks life expectancy in 1963 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chooks 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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