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Chekos Family History

Chekos 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, Cheers, Cheves, Cherkas, Cheeks, Piekos, Chenot, Checo, Chess

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Chekos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekos 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chekos. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Chekos. For the veterans among your Chekos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Chekos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chekos in 1966 was 63, and 90 in 1976.

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