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Cholke Family History

Cholke 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: Cocke, Holme, Hole, Cole, Choe, Choice, Holte, Chalk, Hilke, Holle

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Where is the Cholke family from?

You can see how Cholke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cholke families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cholke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cholke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholke 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 189 census records available for the last name Cholke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cholke. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cholke. For the veterans among your Cholke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cholke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cholke in 1966 was 63, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholke 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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