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Cholakis Family History

Cholakis 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: Chellis, Schlais, Hollis, Challis, Chavis, Sholtis, Calais, Colas

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Where is the Cholakis family from?

You can see how Cholakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cholakis families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cholakis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cholakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholakis 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 Cholakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cholakis. 100% of Cholakis men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Cholakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Cholakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholakis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Cholakis. 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 88 military records available for the last name Cholakis. For the veterans among your Cholakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholakis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cholakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cholakis in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholakis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholakis 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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