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Checkal Family History

Checkal 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: Heckel, Check, Cherkas, Scheckel, Heck, Chupka, Chacko, Checkley

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Where is the Checkal family from?

You can see how Checkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Checkal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkal 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 26 census records available for the last name Checkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Checkal. 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 25 military records available for the last name Checkal. For the veterans among your Checkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Checkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Checkal in 1975 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkal 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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