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Cholar Family History

Cholar 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: Scholar, Sholar, Colar, Solar, Hoar, Char, Holan, Smolar, Scholer

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Where is the Cholar family from?

You can see how Cholar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cholar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cholar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cholar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Cholar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cholar. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cholar. For the veterans among your Cholar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cholar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cholar in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholar 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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