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Cheka Family History

Cheka 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: Chea, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Che, Cha, Chupka, Chez, Chene, Chiesa

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Where is the Cheka family from?

You can see how Cheka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cheka families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cheka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cheka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheka 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 194 census records available for the last name Cheka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheka 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cheka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cheka. For the veterans among your Cheka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Cheka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cheka in 1972 was 94, and 50 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheka 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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