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Chechek Family History

Chechek 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: Cherek, Cheek, Check, Chesher, Heck, Cleek, Becher, Hecht, Creek

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Where is the Chechek family from?

You can see how Chechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chechek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chechek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chechek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chechek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chechek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chechek 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 27 census records available for the last name Chechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chechek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chechek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chechek. For the veterans among your Chechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chechek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chechek in 1967 was 56, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chechek 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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