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Cholson Family History

Cholson 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: Chilson, Colson, Holson, Gholson, Colston, Holton, Chilton, Colton

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Where is the Cholson family from?

You can see how Cholson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cholson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cholson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cholson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cholson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholson 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 168 census records available for the last name Cholson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cholson. 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 Cholson. For the veterans among your Cholson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Cholson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cholson in 1965 was 40, and 57 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholson 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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