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Chefko Family History

Chefko 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, Chieffo, Cheek, Check, Stefko, Cheeks, Cheff, Lefko, Checo

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Where is the Chefko family from?

You can see how Chefko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chefko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chefko families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chefko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chefko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chefko 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 17 census records available for the last name Chefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chefko 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chefko. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chefko. For the veterans among your Chefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chefko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Chefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chefko in 1974 was 69, and 88 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chefko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chefko 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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