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Cholef Family History

Cholef 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: Hole, Cole, Choe, Coley, Cooley, Scholer, Scholes, Holen, Chorley

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Cholef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholef 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cholef. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cholef. For the veterans among your Cholef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholef lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Cholef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cholef in 1989 was 91, and 60 in 1994.

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