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Chihak Family History

Chihak 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: Cihak, Chick, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chizek, Chahal, Ciak, Ciha

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Where is the Chihak family from?

You can see how Chihak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chihak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chihak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Chihak families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chihak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chihak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chihak 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 Chihak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chihak. 38% of Chihak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Store Proprietor
    13%

What Chihak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Chihak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chihak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chihak. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chihak. For the veterans among your Chihak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chihak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chihak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chihak in 1961 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chihak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chihak 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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