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Cholnick Family History

Cholnick 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: Scholnick, Chernick, Chapnick, Connick, Honick, Rolnick, Chesnick

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Where is the Cholnick family from?

You can see how Cholnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cholnick family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cholnick's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cholnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholnick 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 14 census records available for the last name Cholnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholnick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cholnick. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cholnick. For the veterans among your Cholnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholnick lifespan?

Average Cholnick life expectancy in 1999 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholnick 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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