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Chodan Family History

Chodan 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: Chovan, Chohan, Chon, Chopin, Cogan, Horan, Hodak, Hogan, Honan

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Where is the Chodan family from?

You can see how Chodan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chodan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chodan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chodan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodan 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 Chodan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chodan. 100% of Chodan men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Chodan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chodan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Chodan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodan 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Chodan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chodan. For the veterans among your Chodan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chodan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chodan in 1944 was 65, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chodan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodan 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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