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Chotena Family History

Chotena 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: Catena, Cholewa, Rhoten, Chon, Chong, Chopin, Chen, Cheng, Cotta

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Where is the Chotena family from?

You can see how Chotena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chotena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chotena family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chotena's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Chotena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chotena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Chotena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chotena 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chotena. 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 Chotena. For the veterans among your Chotena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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