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Chodos Family History

Chodos 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: Chodosh, Rhodes, Hodes, Hoos, Chontos, Condos, Rhodus, Hoyos, Chiodo

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Where is the Chodos family from?

You can see how Chodos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chodos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chodos families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chodos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chodos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodos 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 Chodos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chodos. 50% of Chodos men worked as a Store Clerk and 100% of Chodos women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Store Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Chodos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Chodos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodos 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Chodos. 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 51 military records available for the last name Chodos. For the veterans among your Chodos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chodos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chodos in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chodos 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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