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Chekis Family History

Chekis 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: Chevis, Schepis, Chelius, Chellis, Chris, Cheairs, Clewis, Chavis

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Where is the Chekis family from?

You can see how Chekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chekis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chekis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Chekis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekis 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 13 census records available for the last name Chekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekis 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 Chekis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chekis. For the veterans among your Chekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekis lifespan?

Average Chekis life expectancy in 1987 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chekis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekis 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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