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Chollett Family History

Chollett 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: Collett, Hollett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Corlett, Collette

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Where is the Chollett family from?

You can see how Chollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chollett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chollett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chollett families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chollett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chollett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chollett 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 Chollett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chollett. 78% of Chollett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chollett women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Chollett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Chollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chollett 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chollett. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chollett. For the veterans among your Chollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chollett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chollett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chollett in 1964 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chollett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chollett 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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