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Cholko Family History

Cholko 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: Chonko, Chacko, Chalk, Chock, Colo, Halko, Hollo, Colao, Hopko

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Where is the Cholko family from?

You can see how Cholko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cholko families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cholko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cholko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholko 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 82 census records available for the last name Cholko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholko 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cholko. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cholko. For the veterans among your Cholko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Cholko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cholko in 1972 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholko 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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