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Chody Family History

Chody 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: Cody, Chudy, Rhody, Choy, Coody, Chon, Cho, Chong, Codd, Goody

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Where is the Chody family from?

You can see how Chody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chody family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chody families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chody's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chody. 100% of Chody men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Chody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chody 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chody. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chody. For the veterans among your Chody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chody lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Chody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chody in 1964 was 78, and 96 in 1998.

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