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Chodnicki Family History

Chodnicki 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: Chojnacki, Chomicki, Chadwick, Chernick, Chapnick, Connick, Honick

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Where is the Chodnicki family from?

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

In 1940, Stevedore and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chodnicki. 34% of Chodnicki men worked as a Stevedore and 100% of Chodnicki women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Stevedore
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Chodnicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Chodnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodnicki 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Chodnicki. 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 91 military records available for the last name Chodnicki. For the veterans among your Chodnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodnicki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Chodnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chodnicki in 1967 was 85, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodnicki 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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