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Checkosky Family History

Checkosky 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, Chernesky, Chesky, Chacko, Czechowski, Cackowski, Hecksel

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Where is the Checkosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Checkosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Checkosky. 100% of Checkosky men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Checkosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Checkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Checkosky. 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 90 military records available for the last name Checkosky. For the veterans among your Checkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkosky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Checkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Checkosky in 1955 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkosky 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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