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Choler Family History

Choler Name 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: Scholer, Coler, Cooler, Cooper, Homer, Holder, Cover, Hole, Comer

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Where is the Choler family from?

You can see how Choler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Choler families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Choler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Choler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Choler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Choler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Choler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Choler. 60% of Choler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Choler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Choler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Choler. For the veterans among your Choler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Choler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Choler in 1964 was 71, and 70 in 1999.

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