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Checkovich Family History

Checkovich 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: Oreskovich, Vuckovich, Perkovich, Hecimovich, Jackovich, Berkovich

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Where is the Checkovich family from?

You can see how Checkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkovich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkovich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Checkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkovich 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 Checkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkovich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Checkovich. 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 22 military records available for the last name Checkovich. For the veterans among your Checkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Checkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Checkovich in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkovich 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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