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Chorvat Family History

Chorvat Surname Meaning

Slovak (Chorvát): from Chorvát ethnic name for a Croat (Croatian Hrvat). See also Charvat and Horvath.

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


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Where is the Chorvat family from?

You can see how Chorvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorvat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chorvat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chorvat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chorvat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorvat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chorvat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chorvat. 60% of Chorvat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chorvat women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chorvat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Chorvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorvat 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Chorvat. 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 71 military records available for the last name Chorvat. For the veterans among your Chorvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chorvat lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Chorvat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chorvat in 1959 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chorvat 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.

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