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Cholish Family History

Cholish 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: Chodosh, Polish, Polich, English, Chopin, Choice, Solis, Cooling

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Where is the Cholish family from?

You can see how Cholish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cholish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cholish family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cholish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholish 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 Cholish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cholish. 60% of Cholish men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Cholish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Cholish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cholish. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cholish. For the veterans among your Cholish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Cholish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cholish in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholish 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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