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Chake Family History

Chake Surname 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: Chae, Chase, Hake, Cake, Shake, Schake, Chace, Chafe, Chang, Hale

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Where is the Chake family from?

You can see how Chake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chake family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chake's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Chake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Chake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chake 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Chake. 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 95 military records available for the last name Chake. For the veterans among your Chake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chake lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Chake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chake in 1965 was 45, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chake 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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