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Cholden Family History

Cholden 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: Holden, Colden, Cowden, Holder, Howden, Holten, Kolden, Holien

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Where is the Cholden family from?

You can see how Cholden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cholden families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cholden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cholden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholden 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 Cholden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cholden. 100% of Cholden 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 Cholden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Cholden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholden 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Cholden. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cholden. For the veterans among your Cholden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Cholden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cholden in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholden 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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