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Chojnicki Family History

Chojnicki 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: Chojnacki, Chomicki, Hojnacki, Chernick, Chapnick, Connick, Honick

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Where is the Chojnicki family from?

You can see how Chojnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chojnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chojnicki families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chojnicki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chojnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chojnicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chojnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chojnicki. 47% of Chojnicki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chojnicki women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    47%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Buffer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Chojnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chojnicki 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Chojnicki. 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 110 military records available for the last name Chojnicki. For the veterans among your Chojnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chojnicki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chojnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chojnicki in 1962 was 52, and 63 in 2003.

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