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Chockett Family History

Chockett 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: Cockett, Crockett, Hockett, Hackett, Brockett, Stockett, Hockert

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Where is the Chockett family from?

You can see how Chockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chockett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chockett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chockett family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chockett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chockett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chockett 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 49 census records available for the last name Chockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chockett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chockett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chockett. For the veterans among your Chockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chockett lifespan?

Average Chockett life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chockett 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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