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Cholefka Family History

Cholefka 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: Cholewa, Colella, Ciolek, Coletta, Polifka, Coleman, Cleek, Hole

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Where is the Cholefka family from?

You can see how Cholefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholefka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cholefka families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cholefka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cholefka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Cholefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholefka 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 Cholefka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cholefka. For the veterans among your Cholefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholefka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cholefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cholefka in 1966 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholefka 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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