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Cholmar Family History

Cholmar 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: Holmer, Colmer, Holman, Scholar, Choma, Sholar, Chizmar, Comar

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Where is the Cholmar family from?

You can see how Cholmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholmar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cholmar families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cholmar families living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cholmar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cholmar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cholmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholmar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cholmar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cholmar. For the veterans among your Cholmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholmar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Cholmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cholmar in 1980 was 89, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholmar 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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