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Chomyn Family History

Chomyn 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: Chon, Chopin, Homan, Choma, Homen, Chovan, Chromy, Choy, Thomen

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Where is the Chomyn family from?

You can see how Chomyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chomyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chomyn families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chomyn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chomyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomyn 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 Chomyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chomyn. 50% of Chomyn 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Chomyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Chomyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomyn 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Chomyn. 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 75 military records available for the last name Chomyn. For the veterans among your Chomyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Chomyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chomyn in 1964 was 84, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chomyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomyn 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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