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Checkos Family History

Checkos 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: Chacko, Check, Cherkas, Cheeks, Checo, Hector, Heck, Checkley, Chico

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Where is the Checkos family from?

You can see how Checkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Checkos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkos 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 25 census records available for the last name Checkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkos 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Checkos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Checkos. For the veterans among your Checkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Checkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Checkos in 1978 was 80, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkos 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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