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Chyrek Family History

Chyrek 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: Cherek, Herek, Cheek, Chizek, Hyjek, Syrek, Hynek, Chapek, Sharek

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Where is the Chyrek family from?

You can see how Chyrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyrek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chyrek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyrek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chyrek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyrek 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 31 census records available for the last name Chyrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyrek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chyrek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chyrek. For the veterans among your Chyrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyrek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Chyrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chyrek in 1965 was 54, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyrek 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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