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Checotah Family History

Checotah 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: Chaconas, Chenot, Checo, Cheah, Cedotal, Hector, Calcote, Hecht

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Checotah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Checotah 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Checotah. 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 13 military records available for the last name Checotah. For the veterans among your Checotah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Checotah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Checotah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Checotah in 1965 was 26, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Checotah 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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