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Cholak Family History

Cholak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian (of Romanian/Moldovan origin): nickname for a cripple from Romanian ciolac a loanword from Turkish (see Colak). Americanized form of Croatian Serbian and Bosniak Čolak and perhaps also of Turkish Çolak (see Colak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cholak family from?

You can see how Cholak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cholak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cholak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Cholak families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cholak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cholak families in 1911.
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What did your Cholak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cholak. 100% of Cholak 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cholak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Cholak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cholak 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Cholak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Cholak. For the veterans among your Cholak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cholak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Cholak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cholak in 1960 was 68, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cholak 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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