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Cholmeley Family History

Cholmeley Surname Meaning

see Cholmondeley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cholmeley family from?

You can see how Cholmeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholmeley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Cholmeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cholmeley families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cholmeley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cholmeley families in 1891.
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What did your Cholmeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cholmeley. 42% of Cholmeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    42%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Privatemeans
    18%

What Cholmeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cholmeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholmeley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Cholmeley. 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 96 military records available for the last name Cholmeley. For the veterans among your Cholmeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholmeley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholmeley

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