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Chekemian Family History

Chekemian 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: Cherian, Hegeman, Hakimian, Cheeseman, Hedeman, Cheema, Sheneman

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Where is the Chekemian family from?

You can see how Chekemian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekemian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chekemian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chekemian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chekemian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Chekemian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekemian 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chekemian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chekemian. For the veterans among your Chekemian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekemian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Chekemian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chekemian in 1965 was 38, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekemian 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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