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Chaky Family History

Chaky 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: Chay, Chang, Hay, Chae, Chao, Chase, Chard, Cha, Cham, Hake

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Where is the Chaky family from?

You can see how Chaky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Chaky families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chaky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chaky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaky. 59% of Chaky men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Superintendent
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Chaky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Chaky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaky 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Chaky. 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 104 military records available for the last name Chaky. For the veterans among your Chaky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chaky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chaky in 1960 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaky 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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