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Chomsky Family History

Chomsky 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: Shumsky, Chesky, Comisky, Homsey, Brodsky, Chokshi, Crosby, Cossey

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Where is the Chomsky family from?

You can see how Chomsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chomsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chomsky families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Chomsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chomsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomsky 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 Chomsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chomsky. 34% of Chomsky men worked as a Tailor and 50% of Chomsky women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chomsky were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Chomsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Chomsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomsky 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Chomsky. 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 110 military records available for the last name Chomsky. For the veterans among your Chomsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chomsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chomsky in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomsky 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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