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Checkner Family History

Checkner 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: Cleckner, Checkley, Heckler, Sheckler, Cleckler, Hecker, Breckner

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Where is the Checkner family from?

You can see how Checkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Checkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Checkner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Checkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkner 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 19 census records available for the last name Checkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkner 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 Checkner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Checkner. For the veterans among your Checkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Checkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Checkner in 1982 was 45, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkner 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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