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Cholas Family History

Cholas 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: Colas, Thomas, Nicholas, Holan, Copas, Bolas, Scholes, Callas, Halas

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Where is the Cholas family from?

You can see how Cholas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cholas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cholas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cholas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholas 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 74 census records available for the last name Cholas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cholas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cholas. For the veterans among your Cholas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cholas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cholas in 1967 was 82, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholas 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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