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Cholerton Family History

Cholerton Surname Meaning

apparently from Chollerton (Northumb) though strongly associated with Derbys.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cholerton family from?

You can see how Cholerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cholerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Cholerton families living in Derbyshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cholerton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cholerton families in 1891.
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What did your Cholerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cholerton. 22% of Cholerton men worked as a Retired and 83% of Cholerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cholerton were Aero Engine Fitter and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    22%
  • Electrician
    22%
  • Thread Doubler
    15%
  • Aero Engine Fitter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cholerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholerton 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Cholerton. 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 327 military records available for the last name Cholerton. For the veterans among your Cholerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholerton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cholerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cholerton in 1957 was 47, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholerton 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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