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Cholly Family History

Cholly 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: Holly, Sholly, Scholl, Polly, Coley, Colby, Holle, Cooley, Coll

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Where is the Cholly family from?

You can see how Cholly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cholly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Cholly families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cholly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholly 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 112 census records available for the last name Cholly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cholly. 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 155 military records available for the last name Cholly. For the veterans among your Cholly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cholly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cholly in 1966 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholly 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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