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Chovance Family History

Chovance 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: Chance, Chavanne, Chovan, Provance, Chovanec, Choice, Hance, Chancey

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Where is the Chovance family from?

You can see how Chovance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chovance family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chovance family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chovance's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Chovance families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chovance 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 Chovance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chovance. 50% of Chovance men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chovance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Chovance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chovance 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Chovance. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chovance. For the veterans among your Chovance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chovance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chovance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chovance in 1965 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chovance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chovance 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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