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Chodosh Family History

Chodosh Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from the Ashkenazic pronunciation of the Hebrew word meaning ‘new’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chodosh family from?

You can see how Chodosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chodosh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chodosh families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chodosh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chodosh families in 1920.
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What did your Chodosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chodosh. 30% of Chodosh men worked as a Lawyer and 43% of Chodosh women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chodosh were Dentist and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Printer
    20%
  • Dentist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Chodosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Chodosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chodosh 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Chodosh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Chodosh. For the veterans among your Chodosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chodosh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chodosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chodosh in 1964 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

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