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Chold Family History

Chold 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: Child, Hold, Chon, Cho, Chong, Hood, Bold, Gold, Codd, Holm

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Where is the Chold family from?

You can see how Chold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chold family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chold 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 34 census records available for the last name Chold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chold 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chold. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chold. For the veterans among your Chold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chold lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chold 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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