Chorost Family History

Chorost Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Horst, Christ, Chodosh, Chobot, Chrest, Chryst, Chouest, Charest, Cross, Horvat

525 record(s) for Chorost

141	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
16	Military Records
54	Immigration Records
105	Census and Voter Lists
209	Member Trees

Where is the Chorost family from?

You can see how Chorost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chorost families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chorost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chorost families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chorost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chorost.

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

Partner

43%

Accountant

29%

Salesman

29%

What Chorost family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 105 census records available for the last name Chorost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorost census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 54 immigration records available for the last name Chorost. 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.

Military Records

There are 16 military records available for the last name Chorost. For the veterans among your Chorost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Chorost lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Chorost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chorost in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chorost ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.