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Chekosky Family History

Chekosky 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: Chesky, Chernesky, Makosky, Kosky, Koski, Cressy, Checkley, Shenoy

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Where is the Chekosky family from?

You can see how Chekosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekosky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chekosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chekosky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chekosky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chekosky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekosky 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 Chekosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chekosky. 100% of Chekosky men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Chekosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Chekosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chekosky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chekosky. For the veterans among your Chekosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekosky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Chekosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chekosky in 1969 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chekosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekosky 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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