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Checknoff Family History

Checknoff 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: Chernoff, Eckhoff, Rieckhoff, Dieckhoff, Chacko, Checkley, Christoff

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Where is the Checknoff family from?

You can see how Checknoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checknoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checknoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Checknoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Checknoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checknoff 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 9 census records available for the last name Checknoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checknoff 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 Checknoff. 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 Checknoff. For the veterans among your Checknoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checknoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Checknoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Checknoff in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checknoff 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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