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Choyke Family History

Choyke 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: Choyce, Cocke, Coyne, Hoyle, Choe, Choice, Chock, Hoye, Hopke, Croke

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Where is the Choyke family from?

You can see how Choyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choyke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Choyke families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Choyke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Choyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choyke 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 Choyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Choyke. 60% of Choyke 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
    60%
  • Proprietor Merchant
    40%

What Choyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Choyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choyke 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Choyke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Choyke. For the veterans among your Choyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choyke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Choyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Choyke in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Choyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choyke 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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