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Chokanis Family History

Chokanis 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: Chokshi, Chronis, Kanis, Chavis, Hanis, Chanin, Chovan, Joanis

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Where is the Chokanis family from?

You can see how Chokanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chokanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chokanis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chokanis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chokanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chokanis 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 14 census records available for the last name Chokanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chokanis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chokanis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chokanis. For the veterans among your Chokanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chokanis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chokanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chokanis in 1967 was 74, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chokanis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chokanis 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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