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Cholie Family History

Cholie 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: Colie, Chopin, Holme, Hole, Cole, Choe, Choice, Holte, Holien, Holle

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Where is the Cholie family from?

You can see how Cholie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cholie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cholie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cholie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cholie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Cholie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cholie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cholie. For the veterans among your Cholie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Cholie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cholie in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholie 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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