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Chov Family History

Chov 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: Chon, Cho, Choe, Chow, Chop, Chou, Choi, Choy, Choo, Chu

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Where is the Chov family from?

You can see how Chov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chov family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Chov's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Chov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chov 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 42 census records available for the last name Chov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chov 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Chov. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chov. For the veterans among your Chov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chov lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Chov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chov in 1986 was 54, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chov 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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