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Choo Family History

Choo Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Chu. Korean: variant of Chu 1

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Choo family from?

You can see how Choo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Choo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Choo family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choo's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Choo families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choo 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 Choo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Choo. 48% of Choo men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    48%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

What Choo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Choo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choo 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Choo. 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 974 military records available for the last name Choo. For the veterans among your Choo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Choo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Choo in 1966 was 88, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choo 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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