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Chekowich Family History

Chekowich 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: Chenowith, Crnkovich, Chenoweth, Choice, Chadwick, Chernick

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Where is the Chekowich family from?

You can see how Chekowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chekowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chekowich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chekowich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chekowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chekowich 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 6 census records available for the last name Chekowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chekowich 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 Chekowich. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chekowich. For the veterans among your Chekowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chekowich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Chekowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chekowich in 1972 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chekowich 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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