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Cheklas Family History

Cheklas 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: Chellis, Cherkas, Chesla, Charles, Checkley, Cherian, Hallas, Bellas

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Where is the Cheklas family from?

You can see how Cheklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheklas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cheklas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheklas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheklas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheklas 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 Cheklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheklas 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 Cheklas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cheklas. For the veterans among your Cheklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheklas lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Cheklas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cheklas in 1990 was 65, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheklas 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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