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Chilk Family History

Chilk 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: Child, Chalk, Chick, Chill, Chi, Hill, Hick, Chino, Chin, Wilk

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Where is the Chilk family from?

You can see how Chilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chilk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chilk family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Chilk's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Chilk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilk 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 72 census records available for the last name Chilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chilk. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chilk. For the veterans among your Chilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Chilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chilk in 1970 was 90, and 89 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chilk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilk 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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