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Chosky Family History

Chosky 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: Chesky, Crosby, Chock, Klosky, Trosky, Cosby, Cosey, Croskey, Choy

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Where is the Chosky family from?

You can see how Chosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chosky ancestors do for a living?

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

What Chosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Chosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chosky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chosky. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chosky. For the veterans among your Chosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chosky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Chosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chosky in 1973 was 61, and 58 in 2000.

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