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Chomes Family History

Chomes 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: Comes, Thomes, Coomes, Homes, Thomas, Homer, Chaves, Comer, Choe

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Where is the Chomes family from?

You can see how Chomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chomes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chomes families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chomes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chomes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomes 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 78 census records available for the last name Chomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chomes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chomes. For the veterans among your Chomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Chomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chomes in 1964 was 50, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomes 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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