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Chodl Family History

Chodl Name 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, Cho, Chong, Codd, Choe, Scholl, Crowl, Cody, Chudy, Coll

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Where is the Chodl family from?

You can see how Chodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chodl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chodl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chodl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chodl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chodl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chodl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Chodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodl 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Chodl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Chodl. For the veterans among your Chodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Chodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chodl in 1968 was 51, and 86 in 2000.

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