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Checkow Family History

Checkow 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, Chernow, Checo, Hector, Heck, Chew, Checkley, Chico

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Where is the Checkow family from?

You can see how Checkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Checkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Checkow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Checkow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Checkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Checkow 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 7 census records available for the last name Checkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checkow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Checkow. 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 Checkow. For the veterans among your Checkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checkow lifespan?

Average Checkow life expectancy in 1976 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checkow 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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