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Chitek Family History

Chitek 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: Chizek, White, Chitty, Witek, Cherek, Crite, Chick, Chute, Cizek

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Where is the Chitek family from?

You can see how Chitek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chitek families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Chitek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chitek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chitek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitek 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 48 census records available for the last name Chitek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chitek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chitek. For the veterans among your Chitek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Chitek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chitek in 1971 was 90, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitek 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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