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Chol Family History

Chol Surname Meaning

African (mainly Sudan): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Chol family from?

You can see how Chol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chol families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chol's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Music Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chol. 100% of Chol women worked as a Music Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    100%

What Chol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Chol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chol 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Chol. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chol. For the veterans among your Chol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chol lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Chol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chol in 1951 was 49, and 83 in 2002.

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