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Chejak Family History

Chejak 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: Cheak, Cherek, Cheek, Check, Ceja, Chermak, Cheah, Chea, Chae, Heck

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Where is the Chejak family from?

You can see how Chejak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chejak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chejak family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chejak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chejak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chejak 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 2 census records available for the last name Chejak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chejak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chejak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chejak. For the veterans among your Chejak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chejak lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Chejak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chejak in 1986 was 89, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chejak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chejak 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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