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Chak Family History

Chak Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 翟 see Zhai.

Variant Romanization of the surname 卓 see Zhuo.

Variant Romanization of the surname 席 see Xi.

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


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Where is the Chak family from?

You can see how Chak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Chak families living in Alberta. This was about 27% of all the recorded Chak's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Chak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chak 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 Chak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chak. 100% of Chak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chak women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Chak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Chak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chak 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Chak. 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 107 military records available for the last name Chak. For the veterans among your Chak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Chak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chak in 1970 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chak 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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