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Choyne Family History

Choyne 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: Coyne, Cheyne, Hoyne, Choyce, Chon, Chong, Hone, Hoyle, Choe, Choice

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Where is the Choyne family from?

You can see how Choyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choyne family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Choyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Choyne family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Choyne's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Choyne families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Choyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choyne 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Choyne. 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 Choyne. For the veterans among your Choyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choyne lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Choyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Choyne in 1987 was 77, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choyne 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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