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Choka Family History

Choka 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: Choma, Chon, Cho, Chong, Cook, Choe, Cha, Chupka, Hora, Chorba

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Where is the Choka family from?

You can see how Choka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Choka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Choka families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Choka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Choka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choka 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 Choka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Choka. 58% of Choka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Coal Miner Conveyor
    43%

What Choka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Choka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choka 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Choka. 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 210 military records available for the last name Choka. For the veterans among your Choka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Choka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Choka in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choka 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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