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Chekel Family History

Chekel 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: Chapel, Krekel, Hegel, Cherek, Chene, Cheney, Schenkel, Chmiel

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Where is the Chekel family from?

You can see how Chekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chekel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Chekel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chekel. 50% of Chekel men worked as a Painter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Chekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Chekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chekel. 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 Chekel. For the veterans among your Chekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Chekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chekel in 1971 was 64, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chekel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekel 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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