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Checkanski Family History

Checkanski 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: Shemanski, Czechowski, Stepanski, Cackowski, Czerwinski, Chaplinski

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Where is the Checkanski family from?

You can see how Checkanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkanski family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkanski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Checkanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkanski 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 6 census records available for the last name Checkanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkanski 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 Checkanski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Checkanski. For the veterans among your Checkanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkanski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Checkanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Checkanski in 1975 was 62, and 75 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Checkanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkanski 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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