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Choleva Family History

Choleva 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, Coleman, Oliva, Hole, Cole, Choe, Coley, Leva, Cleve, Chorba

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Where is the Choleva family from?

You can see how Choleva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choleva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Choleva families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Choleva's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Choleva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choleva 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 97 census records available for the last name Choleva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choleva 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Choleva. 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 58 military records available for the last name Choleva. For the veterans among your Choleva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choleva lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Choleva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Choleva in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choleva 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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