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Checchia Family History

Checchia 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: Checchi, Cecchi, Pecchia, Recchia, Coccia, Caccia, Cuccia, Macchia

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Where is the Checchia family from?

You can see how Checchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checchia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Checchia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Checchia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Checchia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checchia 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 Checchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Checchia. 30% of Checchia men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Checchia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Checchia were Bricklayer and Cigar Maker.

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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
    30%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Hat Maker
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cigar Maker
    29%

What Checchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Checchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checchia 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Checchia. 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 123 military records available for the last name Checchia. For the veterans among your Checchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checchia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Checchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Checchia in 1956 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Checchia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checchia 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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