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Chosa Family History

Chosa 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: Choma, Chon, Cho, Chong, Cross, Hose, Rosa, Posa, Choe, Cosma

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Where is the Chosa family from?

You can see how Chosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Chosa families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chosa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chosa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chosa 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 Chosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chosa. 30% of Chosa men worked as an Owner and 100% of Chosa women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Owner
    30%
  • Guide
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Chosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chosa 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Chosa. 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 104 military records available for the last name Chosa. For the veterans among your Chosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chosa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chosa in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chosa 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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