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Cheky Family History

Cheky 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: Chery, Chesky, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Hey, Che, Chez, Chudy, Cherry

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Where is the Cheky family from?

You can see how Cheky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cheky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cheky family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheky's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Cheky families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheky 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 33 census records available for the last name Cheky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheky 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 Cheky. 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 Cheky. For the veterans among your Cheky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheky lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Cheky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cheky in 1983 was 89, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheky 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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