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Cholakos Family History

Cholakos 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: Chontos, Bolanos, Claros, Colao, Colas, Chonko, Thomas, Nicholas

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Where is the Cholakos family from?

You can see how Cholakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cholakos family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholakos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cholakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Cholakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholakos 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 Cholakos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cholakos. For the veterans among your Cholakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholakos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1989, in the United States, Cholakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cholakos in 1960 was 66, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholakos 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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