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Chotiner Family History

Chotiner 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: Cotner, Coiner, Chopin, Horner, Corner, Cotter, Choice, Hoffner

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Where is the Chotiner family from?

You can see how Chotiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chotiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chotiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Chotiner families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chotiner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chotiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chotiner 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 Chotiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chotiner. 34% of Chotiner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Chotiner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chotiner were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Attorney
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Chotiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Chotiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chotiner 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Chotiner. 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 96 military records available for the last name Chotiner. For the veterans among your Chotiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chotiner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chotiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chotiner in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chotiner 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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