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Checka Family History

Checka 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, Heck, Chupka, Chacko, Scheck, Chick, Chock, Chuck, Chica

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Where is the Checka family from?

You can see how Checka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Checka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Checka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Checka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checka 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 Checka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Checka. 100% of Checka women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Checka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Checka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Checka. 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 51 military records available for the last name Checka. For the veterans among your Checka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Checka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Checka in 1978 was 80, and 38 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Checka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checka 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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