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Cehak Family History

Cehak 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, Rehak, Chae, Chao, Deak, Peak, Cha, Cham, Cesar, Char

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Where is the Cehak family from?

You can see how Cehak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cehak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cehak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cehak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cehak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cehak 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 83 census records available for the last name Cehak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cehak 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cehak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cehak. For the veterans among your Cehak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cehak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cehak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cehak in 1973 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cehak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cehak 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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