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Checkler Family History

Checkler 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: Checkley, Heckler, Sheckler, Cleckler, Seckler, Steckler, Heckle

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Where is the Checkler family from?

You can see how Checkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Checkler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Checkler families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkler's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Checkler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkler 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 65 census records available for the last name Checkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Checkler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Checkler. For the veterans among your Checkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Checkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Checkler in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkler 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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