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Choss Family History

Choss 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: Cross, Closs, Chess, Coss, Hoss, Ross, Chon, Cho, Chong, Moss

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Where is the Choss family from?

You can see how Choss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Choss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Choss families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Choss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choss 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 163 census records available for the last name Choss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choss 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Choss. 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 100 military records available for the last name Choss. For the veterans among your Choss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Choss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Choss in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choss 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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