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Choloney Family History

Choloney 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: Cloney, Cooney, Chorney, Colone, Clooney, Colony, Moloney, Dolney

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Where is the Choloney family from?

You can see how Choloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choloney family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Choloney family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choloney's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Choloney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choloney 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 16 census records available for the last name Choloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choloney 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Choloney. 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 Choloney. For the veterans among your Choloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choloney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Choloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Choloney in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choloney 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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