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Cholister Family History

Cholister 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: Cronister, Holster, Chronister, Hollister, Collister, Callister

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Where is the Cholister family from?

You can see how Cholister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cholister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cholister families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cholister's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cholister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Cholister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cholister. 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 66 military records available for the last name Cholister. For the veterans among your Cholister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholister lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Cholister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cholister in 1971 was 76, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholister 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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