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Chechet Family History

Chechet 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: Hecht, Crochet, Schochet, Chesher, Becher, Cech, Cece, Checkley

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Where is the Chechet family from?

You can see how Chechet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chechet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chechet families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chechet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chechet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chechet 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 22 census records available for the last name Chechet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chechet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chechet. 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 Chechet. For the veterans among your Chechet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chechet lifespan?

Average Chechet life expectancy in 1996 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chechet 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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