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Cheilek Family History

Cheilek 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: Cherek, Theiler, Chesley, Chwalek, Cheek, Chizek, Heiler, Theilen

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Where is the Cheilek family from?

You can see how Cheilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheilek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheilek family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheilek's in USA. California had the highest population of Cheilek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheilek 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 16 census records available for the last name Cheilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheilek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cheilek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cheilek. For the veterans among your Cheilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheilek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Cheilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cheilek in 1976 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheilek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheilek 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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