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Chortack Family History

Chortack 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: Schornack, Hornack, Cormack, Horack, Charnock, Chernick, Chorba

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Where is the Chortack family from?

You can see how Chortack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chortack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chortack family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chortack's in USA. California had the highest population of Chortack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chortack 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 10 census records available for the last name Chortack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chortack 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chortack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chortack. For the veterans among your Chortack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chortack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Chortack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chortack in 1969 was 62, and 53 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chortack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chortack 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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