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Chorak Family History

Chorak 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: Horak, Dvorak, Borak, Horan, Hodak, Hora, Chorba, Cherek, Chock, Hoak

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Where is the Chorak family from?

You can see how Chorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chorak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chorak family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chorak's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chorak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorak 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 Chorak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chorak. 48% of Chorak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chorak women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chorak were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Labor
    27%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Chorak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Chorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorak 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chorak. 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 229 military records available for the last name Chorak. For the veterans among your Chorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chorak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chorak in 1962 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chorak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chorak 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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