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Chor Family History

Chor Surname Meaning

Chinese:: variant Romanization of the surname 左 see Zuo variant Romanization of the surname 曹 see Cao

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chor family from?

You can see how Chor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chor family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chor's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chor 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 Chor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chor. 55% of Chor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chor women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Musician
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Chor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Chor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chor 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Chor. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chor. For the veterans among your Chor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chor in 1964 was 76, and 29 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chor 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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