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Chocholek Family History

Chocholek Surname 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: Chockley, Hooley, Chisholm, Shockley, Checkley, Hockley, Catchpole

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Where is the Chocholek family from?

You can see how Chocholek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chocholek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chocholek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chocholek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chocholek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Chocholek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chocholek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chocholek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Chocholek. For the veterans among your Chocholek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chocholek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Chocholek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chocholek in 1975 was 70, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chocholek 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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