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Chechak Family History

Chechak 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: Check, Chermak, Cheak, Chauhan, Heck, Hecht, Cech, Cherian, Demchak

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Where is the Chechak family from?

You can see how Chechak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chechak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chechak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chechak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chechak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chechak 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 Chechak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cooks Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chechak. 75% of Chechak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chechak women worked as a Cooks Helper.

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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
    75%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cooks Helper
    100%

What Chechak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Chechak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chechak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chechak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Chechak. For the veterans among your Chechak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chechak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chechak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chechak in 1968 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chechak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chechak 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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