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Cholich Family History

Cholich 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: Polich, Choice, Ehrlich, Bolich, Kolich, Frolich, Holick, Uhlich

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Where is the Cholich family from?

You can see how Cholich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cholich family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cholich's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cholich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cholich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cholich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Factory Hand
    40%
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What Cholich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Cholich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholich 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cholich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cholich. For the veterans among your Cholich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Cholich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cholich in 1980 was 21, and 88 in 2001.

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