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Choyce Family History

Choyce Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Joyce.

Alternatively, in some instances it may be a nickname derived from Middle English (Old French) chois ‘handsome (person)’.

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


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Where is the Choyce family from?

You can see how Choyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Choyce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Choyce families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Choyce's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Choyce families in 1911.
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What did your Choyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Choyce. 25% of Choyce men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Choyce women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Choyce were Farm Operator and Farming.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farming
    13%

What Choyce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Choyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choyce 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Choyce. 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 409 military records available for the last name Choyce. For the veterans among your Choyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choyce lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Choyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Choyce in 1960 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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