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Chorzempa Family History

Chorzempa 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: Chorba, Correa, Correia, Chorley, Choma, Poremba, Corea, Potempa

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Where is the Chorzempa family from?

You can see how Chorzempa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorzempa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chorzempa families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chorzempa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chorzempa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorzempa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chorzempa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chorzempa. 50% of Chorzempa 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Chorzempa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Chorzempa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorzempa 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Chorzempa. 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 96 military records available for the last name Chorzempa. For the veterans among your Chorzempa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chorzempa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chorzempa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chorzempa in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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