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Chorich Family History

Chorich 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: Choice, Horch, Chirico, Church, Horsch, Ehrich, Zorich, Homrich

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Where is the Chorich family from?

You can see how Chorich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chorich families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chorich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chorich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chorich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Chorich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chorich. 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 71 military records available for the last name Chorich. For the veterans among your Chorich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chorich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chorich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chorich in 1968 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chorich 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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