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Cholet Family History

Cholet 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: Hole, Cole, Choe, Holt, Coley, Colt, Cooley, Scholer, Scholes, Holen

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Where is the Cholet family from?

You can see how Cholet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cholet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 12 Cholet families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cholet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cholet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cholet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cholet. 50% of Cholet men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Cholet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholet 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Cholet. 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 190 military records available for the last name Cholet. For the veterans among your Cholet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cholet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cholet in 1956 was 62, and 35 in 2003.

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