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Cholette Family History

Cholette 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: Chelette, Colette, Violette, Houlette, Choquette, Charette, Collette

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Where is the Cholette family from?

You can see how Cholette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cholette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 194 Cholette families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cholette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cholette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cholette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cholette. 24% of Cholette men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Cholette women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cholette were Laborer and Tudiante.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    50%
  • Tudiante
    50%

What Cholette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cholette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholette 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Cholette. 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 137 military records available for the last name Cholette. For the veterans among your Cholette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cholette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cholette in 1960 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cholette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholette 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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